Instructions: In large bowl, beat butter until creamy; beat in sugar until smooth, about
1 minute. BEat in egg yolk until slightly fluffy. With wooden spoon, stir
in flour, coconut and nutmeg until thoroughly combined. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; chill until firm, about 2 hours.

Roll heaping tablespoons of dough into 3-inch long logs. Place 2 inches apart on greased and floured or parchment paper-lined baking sheets; flatten with back of fork to 1/4-inch thickness. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill.

Bake in 325F=160C oven, 1 sheet at a time, for 25-30 minutes or until golden around edges. Let cool in the pan, on a rack, for 5 minutes; transfer to rack and let cool completely.

Cookies can be stored in airtight container for up to 4 days.

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