Sesame Seed Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. hulled sesame seed
1/2 c. shredded coconut
2 c. unbleached white flour or whole wheat
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 large egg
vanilla or almond to taste

Preparation

Lightly toast sesame seed and coconut light brown.
Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
Cream shortening and brown sugar.
Add egg, flavoring and toasted seed and coconut. Shape in balls (1 teaspoon).
Place on greased cookie sheet. Flatten with fork.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes.