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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal White Whole Wheat flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 3/4 cup flaked coconut, plus 2 tablespoons, divided
- 3/4 cup lemon curd
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