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Chewy Coconut Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 27 Minutes
Servings: 7
Delicious cookies that are crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter flavor shortening
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup flaked coconut
Directions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the banana and extracts.
2. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in coconut.
3. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheets.
4. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
5. Remove to wire racks.
By RecipeOfHealth.com