SCRATCH ME BACK COOKIES

Scratch Me Back Cookies image

Provided by Joy Appleyard

Categories Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 24-36 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup oats
2 cups coconut
1 cup shortening
1 cup flour
1 large egg
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

Mix all dry ingredients.
Make a "well" and add egg & vanilla.
Work in shortening.
I usually use a pastry cutter and then work it till fully blended with my hands.
Drop teaspoonfuls of batter onto greased cookie sheet.
Flatten with fork dipped in milk.
Bake at 350° for 7-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Watch as they burn quickly. Increase chocolate chips based on taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.6, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 7.8, Sodium 91.4, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 13.3, Protein 2.7