Toasted Coconut Cookies

* Exported from MasterCook *

Toasted Coconut Cookies

Recipe By : Taste of Home
Serving Size : 60 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : All Newly Typed Not Shared Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut -- toasted
3/4 cup chopped walnuts -- toasted

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening, and sugars until fluffy. Add
eggs and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and
aslat; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in oats, coconut and nuts.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 for 10-11
minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2-3 minutes before removing to a wire
rack. Yield about 5 dozen.

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