Coconut Cookies

Photo by Jaro Larnos

These golden Coconut Cookies are a favorite springtime treat.  Walnuts add a flavorful crunch to this traditional macaroon recipe.  Great for parties and after school pick-me-ups!

Ingredients

• 1 cup of shortening
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cup of flour
• 2 cup of old-fashioned oats
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cup of sweet coconut, flaked
• 1 cup of walnuts

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

Blend shortening and both sugars with a mixer on low-speed until creamed.

Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each egg.

Beat in the vanilla.

In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Toss to mix well.

Slowly add the dry mix into the creamed blend until completely moistened.

Fold in the coconut and the walnuts.

Coat a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

Drop rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared sheet about 3 inches apart.

Bake 12 minutes or until the cookies turn a golden brown.

Let cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes before placing on a wire rack.

Makes 5 dozen cookies.