Instructions: Preheat oven to 325F. and generously butter a 9-inch round cake pan.

In a food processor, pulse nuts and granulated sugar just until ground fine (do not grind to a paste).

In a bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter with confectioners sugar until light and fluffy. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, nut mixture and 1/4 cup coconut. Beat flour mixture into butter mixture until just combined.

On a lightly floured surface, knead dough 5 to 8 times, or until it just comes together. With floured hands (dough will be sticky) press dough evenly into prepared baking pan and sprinkle with remaining 5 tablespoons coconut,pressing lightly to make it adhere. Bake shortbread in middle of oven 30 minutes, or until pale golden.

While shortbread is still warm, loosen edges from pan with a small knife and cut into 8 wedges. Let shortbread cool in pan. Carefully transfer shortbread to a platter.

Makes 8 Shortbread Cookies.

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