Sweet Coconut Cookies

By JanetLynn198

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup solid shortening, softened
• 1 egg
• 1-2 tsp Maple flavoring
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tspsalt
• 4 oz can flaked coconut
• 2 cups sugar, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat brown sugar and shortening until fluffy. Beat in egg and Maple flavoring. Add flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Stir in coconut.

2. Drop by tbsp fulls 2" apart on a greased baking sheet. Dip the bottom of a buttered glass into the sugar and press cookies down slightly. Bake at 350F for 10-12 mins.