Cookies: Coconut Rhubarb Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

By NicoleS

Ingredients

• Cookies:
• 1 cup shortening
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups diced fresh rhubarb
• 3/4 cup flaked coconut
• Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Details

Adapted from maxifromscratch.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.

Stir in rhubarb and coconut. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

For the frosting:
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies. Store in the refrigerator.