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Coconut Cookies

Do you go coconuts for cookies? If so, you’ll love this delicious dessert. Satisfy the inner cookie monster in you with these homemade treats.
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Course Cookies / Brownies / Bars
Cuisine Continental

Servings 12 servings
Calories 6235.3 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 1 cup(s) shortening (half butter for flavor)
  • 2 cup(s) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
  • 1/4 cup(s) hot water or buttermilk
  • 1 cup(s) shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
  • 4 1/2 cup(s) flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder

Instructions

 

  • Cream together butter and add the sugar gradually.
  • Blend in well beaten eggs.
  • Add the baking soda to the hot liquid and blend into the creamed mixture.
  • Stir in coconut and vanilla, combining well.
  • Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder and stir this into the coconut mixture.
  • Beat 30 seconds with electric mixer.
  • Chill thoroughly in order to make the dough easier to handle.
  • Form into balls the size of walnuts.
  • Flatten each into an oblong shape inch thick.
  • Place on ungreased baking sheet and press lengthwise with the times of a fork.
  • This dough also works well with a cookie press.
  • Bake about 8 to 10 minutes at 400 degrees.
  • When cool, store in an airtight container.
  • Ready in 40 min.

Nutrition

Calories: 6235.3kcalCarbohydrates: 911.14gProtein: 75.36gFat: 254.25gSaturated Fat: 116.24gCholesterol: 531.44mgSodium: 2386.78mgFiber: 19.56gSugar: 470.62g

Keyword Butter, Eggs, Vanilla
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