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This recipe is perfect. I wouldn't change a thing. No, the cookies aren't super sweet and they aren't meant to be. They have a great texture. Big hit with my family!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"12\/12\/2017 17:47","GUID":"8ae51b087e9040feb9fdadfce29595d9","MemberId":9358746,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Tammie","SubmittedDate":"12\/12\/2017 17:47"},{"Comment":"
In my oven, these took 12-14 minutes, and they were soft and golden brown. I didn't think these were very sweet, but then again, I used unsweetened coconut rather than sweetened, so that could have been the difference. To sweeten it up a bit, I whipped up a powdered sugar and milk glaze and drizzled over the cookies. (Oh, and I accidentally put in 1\/2 t of salt rather than 1\/4 t, so that probably didn't help it make it any sweeter either!) Not my favorite cookie that I've ever made, but they won't go to waste :) I'd go three stars, yet several of the things were my fault, so I'll go four stars instead.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"09\/10\/2017 11:42","GUID":"772858cb323d4f4f852100b76d90f08e","MemberId":9246832,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Jodie","SubmittedDate":"09\/10\/2017 11:42"},{"Comment":"
I tried these the other day. what a hit. everyone loved them. In my oven, I only needed 8 minutes and the bottoms were lightly browned.<\/p>
Yum<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"10\/10\/2014 09:43","GUID":"e6862471515544d3a78fde06ebdf6fe7","MemberId":8029639,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Novelnut44","SubmittedDate":"10\/10\/2014 09:43"},{"Comment":"
The Brazil nuts are a nice touch, but I'd add some flavor. Also I am wondering what kind of oven you're using. After trial and error I found that at 350 degrees F the cookies needed at least 22 minutes in the oven to come out crunchy.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"","GUID":"5a5b5e4bf1e34438ad119444208423b4","MemberId":7674505,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Tijme","SubmittedDate":"02\/16\/2014 10:14"},{"Comment":"
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