Coconut Balls

1 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

2 egg yolks

1 tsp rum extract

1/2 tsp salt

2 cups all purpose flour

2 2/3 - 3 cups sweetened flake coconut

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 2 large baking sheets with nonstick

cooking spray. In medium size bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, egg yolks

run extract and salt on medium speed until creamy and smooth. On low

speed, gradually beat in flour just until blended and soft dough forms.

Spread coconut onto a plate. Drop 1 level teaspoon of dough at a time

onto plate; roll to evenly coat with coconut, forming balls. Place 1 inch

apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake 18 minutes, or until coconut is golden.

Transfer cookies to wire rack; let cool completely.

Makes 40 balls.