COCONUT BISCUITS

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These sweet biscuits are wonderful with coffee in the morning.,,or alongside chicken for dinner. "Sometimes I even top them with fresh pineapple or mango chunks and whipped cream for a delicious dessert," suggests Howie Wiener of Spring Hill, Florida. "it's my grandmother's recipe."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Combine milk and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in coconut. Drop by 2 tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.