Caramel Coconut Stars

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 package (11 ounces) Kraft caramel bits
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

1. Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Roll one portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut with a floured 3-in. star-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased
4. . Repeat with remaining dough.
5. Bake at 375u0b0 for 6-8 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
6. Melt caramel bits and water in a microwave; stir until smooth. Working with a few cookies at a time, spread caramel over cookies and immediately sprinkle with coconut. Let stand until set.

butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking powder, salt, caramel bits, water, coconut

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/caramel-coconut-stars/ (may not work)