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mount shastas

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Recipe by
John Long
@TheCookiePoet
Grayland, WA

These cookie make me think of the famous mountain (Mount Shasta) north of Redding, California. The original recipe called for 1 cup chopped walnuts. They're enjoyable with tea!

yield 48 cookies
prep time 5 Min
cook time 12 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mount shastas

  • 1/2 cup
    shortening
  • 1 teaspoon
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup
    sugar
  • 1/2 cup
    packed brown sugar
  • 12
    egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 cups
    sifted flour
  • 3/4 teaspo
    salt
  • 3 TBS
    milk
  • 1
    egg white
  • 1/2 cup
    sugar
  • 1 cup
    flaked coconut

How To Make mount shastas

  • 1
    Cream the shortening with vanilla extract; add the two sugars, beating until fluffy. Add thhe egg yolk, and beat thoroughly.
  • 2
    In another mixing bowl, blend flour and salt. Add to creamed mixture, alternately with milk, mixing until blended, after each addition.
  • 3
    Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets; gently flatten slightly. Set aside.
  • 4
    Beat egg white until frothy. Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually beating until stiff peaks form.
  • 5
    Top each cookie with a teaspoon of the coconut meringue, you just made, shaping it into a peak.
  • 6
    Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes. Recipe makes 48 cookies!
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