Coconut Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening (half oleo)
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
2 Tbsp. water
2 c. grated coconut

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs, water and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
Sift flour.
Add salt, soda and cream of tartar. Add sifted dry ingredients.
Blend in grated coconut.
Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheets, 2 to 3 inches apart.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 3 to 4 dozen.