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Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup margarine, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup instant mashed potato flakes
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Garnish: additional sugar
Preparation
Step 1
Blend together sugars, margarine, shortening and vanilla. Beat in eggs, blending well. Gradually add flour, potato flakes, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in coconut and walnuts, if using. Form into one inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. flatten with the bottom of a glass that has been dipped in sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes. Cool slightly on baking sheets; remove to a wire rack to cool completely