COCONUT DROP COOKIES

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Cathy Wilson says her mom-Winnie Nash- added nutritional ingredients to recipes whenever she could. "Chock-full of nuts and oats, these crispy-chewy cookies are the perfect example," Cathy says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut and walnuts., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake 11-14 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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