effie's coconut cookies

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Gena S
Sweet Home, OR

These were a favorite cookie my grandmother made back in the 60's. They are moist and yummy. You can even put a cherry on top when you bake them, and they just fly off of the plate.

(1 rating)
yield 5 dozen
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For effie's coconut cookies

  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    shortening
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    flaked coconut

How To Make effie's coconut cookies

  • 1
    Cream together sugar, shortening, egg and almond extract. Add flour and salt and mix well. Fold in coconut. shape into one inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with fork. Bake at 325 degree oven for 15 to 18 minutes. The edges will be slightly golden.

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