Coconut Washboard Cookie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. soda
1 c. shortening
1/4 c. buttermilk
1 c. shredded coconut
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream sugar, shortening and eggs thoroughly. Add milk, vanilla and coconut, mixing well. Spoon flour into dry measuring cup. Level off and pour measured flour into a square of waxed paper. Add blended dry ingredients to creamed mixture and stir until smooth. Shape dough into rolls and wrap in waxed paper. Chill overnight or until firm. Slice with sharp knife into 1/4-inch slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Press tops with tines of fork. Bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes. Yield: 6 dozen.