Grandma Krauses' Coconut Cookies Recipe

By norsegal8

Ingredients

• 1 1 1 cup shortening
• 1 1 1 cup sugar
• 1 1 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 2 2 large eggs
• 1 1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 2 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1 1 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Details

Servings 48
Preparation time 40mins
Cooking time 50mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat shortening and sugars until blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in oats and coconut.

Divide dough into four portions. On a lightly floured surface, shape each into a 6-in.-long roll. Wrap in plastic; freeze 2 hours or until firm.

Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/2-in. slices, reshaping as needed. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Freeze option: Place wrapped logs in resealable plastic freezer bag; return to freezer. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. If necessary, let dough stand a few minutes at room temperature before cutting. Prepare and bake as directed.
Yield: about 4 dozen.

Originally published as Grandma Krauses' Coconut Cookies in Cookies & Candies Bookazine
2015, p70