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Chewy Coconut Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 70
—Nick Robeson, Casper, Wyoming
Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter-flavored 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 king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup flaked coconut
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the banana and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut.
2. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Yield: about 5-1/2 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com