Step 1

Grind 1/2 cup of the coconut in food processor.

Step 2

Chop remaining coconut and set aside.

Step 3

Add flour, 1/4 cup of the confectioners' sugar and the salt.

Step 4

Pulse to blend.

Step 5

Add butter and vanilla; pulse until dough comes together.

Step 6

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 7

Roll dough into 1-inch balls.

Step 8

Place dough balls 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

Step 9

Bake cookies until firm but tender, 15 minutes.

Step 10

Remove to rack, let cool completely.

Step 11

In small bowl, stir together remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar and enough milk until smooth but still thick.

Step 12

Dip cookies in glaze (about 1/2 t for each), letting it drip down sides.

Step 13

Dip in chopped coconut and set aside for glaze to dry.