Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening (1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup margarine, I use butter)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (white)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (or 1 teaspoon coconut extract, amount to taste)
- 2 cups all purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup shredded coconut (fine, do not substitute with coarse or flaked - finely shredded coconut found in the bakers aisle alongside the coarse and flaked)
How to Make
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Step 1: Cream shortening with sugar.
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Step 2: Add beaten egg and extract.
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Step 3: Sift flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and add gradually to creamed mixture.
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Step 4: Add the fine coconut and mix thoroughly.
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Step 5: Roll into small balls, put on a greased cookie sheet, press down with a fork.
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Step 6: Bake for 15 minutes at 325, cookie should be nicely coloured.Ovens do vary be sure to watch your cookies!
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