FROSTED RHUBARB COOKIES

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I got this from a lady at bingo, who got it from a neighbor, etc ... I have never liked rhubarb. I LOVE these cookies!!

Provided by Marlene.

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 5 Dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups diced fresh rhubarb
3/4 cup flaked coconut
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Cookies: Cream together the shortening, brown sugar and egg.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Add to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in rhubarb and coconut.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350°.
  • Cool and frost.
  • FROSTING: Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla.
  • Gradually beat in sugar til smooth.
  • Spread over cooled cookies.

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