As we usher in 2020, kids may long for a blanket of white to cover the ground, but the closest the Deep South may get is these snowball cookies. They’re crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, with a hint of coconut added to the frosting. They won’t help anyone sled down a hillside, but they will warm up the taste buds.
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SNOWBALL COOKIES
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons coconut extract
1 cup shredded coconut
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