Coconut Washboards Cookies

This simple yet satisfying coconut cookie recipe has been around for generations. Pressing a fork into the top gives the look of an old-fashioned washboard. Coconut Washboards Cookies Yield: 54 Servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup shortening 2 cups packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup flaked coconut Instructions: In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add water and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; flatten with fingers into 2-1/2-in. x 1-in. rectangles. Press lengthwise with a floured fork. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Yield: 9 dozen. Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Coconut-Washboards?keycode=ZPIN0113 via Recipes, Dinner Ideas, Healthy Recipes & Food Guide http://www.piarecipes.com/2013/08/coconut-washboards-cookies.html

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