COCONUT WASHBOARDS

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This simple yet satisfying coconut cookie recipe has been around for generations. Pressing a fork into the top gives the look of an old-fashioned washboard. -Tommie Sue Shaw, McAlester, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add water and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. , Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking, sheets; flatten with fingers into 2-1/2-in. x 1-in. rectangles. Press lengthwise with a floured fork. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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