Chewy Coconut Cookies Recipe

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—Nick Robeson, Casper, Wyoming

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Chewy Coconut Cookies Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min./batch

Yield: 70 Servings

20 15 35

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup flaked coconut

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the banana and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut.
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Yield: about 5-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 80 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 71 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Chewy Coconut Cookies in Simple & Delicious March/April 2006, p51