Instructions: In large mixer bowl, beat butter at medium speed of electric mixer until creamy.Gradually add confectioner sugar, beating until light and fluffy.

Gradually beat in flour at low speed.

Stir in coconut, almonds, and salt. Stir in egg to form soft dough.

Divide dough in half. Spread each portion into a disk shape on waxed paper.

Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 300. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. On very heavily floured surface, roll out half the dough 1/4 inch thick. (Keep remaining dough refigerated while you do this.) Working quickly, cut dough into desired shapes with floured cookie cutter. Do not use intricate shapes. dough is soft and fragile. Arrange 1 inch apart on baking sheets.

Bake at 300 for 15 minutes or so. Cookies will not be brown. Remove from pans. Cool on rack. Repeat with remaining dough. Sprinkle with superfine sugar.

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