CRISPY SUNFLOWER COOKIES

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These cookies are so yummy and so easy to put together. The ingredients are always on hand so they will be done in no time at all.-Margaret Janssen, Emery, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sunflower kernels

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugar. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in coconut and sunflower kernels. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 4 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.