Coconut Washboards

By shelliec

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 107 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 61 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

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

Preparation

Step 1

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. rectangle shapes. 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.