Ingredients
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2 1/4 c. shortening
2 1/4 c. sugar
2 c. molasses
4 eggs, well beaten
9 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
2 Tbsp. baking powder
1 Tbsp. baking soda
8 oz. shredded coconut
1 lb. walnuts, chopped (optional)
1 lb. (3 c.) raisins
1 pt. milk
Preparation
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Cream shortening and sugar; add molasses and eggs.
Sift flour, baking powder and soda.
Combine with coconut, nuts and raisins; add to sugar mixture alternately with milk.
Drop by tablespoons onto greased baking sheets.
Bake at 375\u00b0
for 10 minutes.
Yields 17 dozen cookies or 100 portions (2 cookies each).
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