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This couldn\u2019t be any easier, and as it\u2019s 90 degrees here today and I needed a no-bake treat, this fit the bill. Guests rated it \u201ctasty\u201d and \u201cMmmm!\u201d, so I will make them again. I did throw my coconut in the food processor for a finer flake. For me personally I think I will try unsweetened coconut and see how that works.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-03-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Ceege"},"reviewBody":"I am saving this recipe and will make for Easter brunch. @ Suzette......you mix the remaining coconut and pink sugar together and roll the cookies in that. 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