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Coconut Drop Cookies Recipe

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Cathy Wilson from Midvale, Utah says her mom-Winnie Nash- added nutritional ingredients to recipes whenever she could. “Chock-full of nuts and oats, these crispy-chewy cookies are the perfect example,” Cathy says.

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66 Servings
Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min./batch

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut and walnuts.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
Bake at 350° for 11-14 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 5-1/2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 102 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 54 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Coconut Drop Cookies published in Taste of Home April/May 2007, p6

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