*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Toasted Coconut Cookies

Recipe By     : Taste of Home
Serving Size  : 60   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : All Newly Typed Not Shared       Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           butter or margarine
     1/2  cup           shortening
     3/4  cup           sugar
     3/4  cup           packed brown sugar
   2                    eggs
   2      teaspoons     vanilla extract
   2      cups          all purpose flour
   1      teaspoon      baking powder
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
     3/4  teaspoon      salt
   1 1/2  cups          quick cooking oats
   1 1/2  cups          flaked coconut -- toasted
     3/4  cup           chopped walnuts -- toasted

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening, and sugars until fluffy.  Add
eggs and vanilla; beat well.  Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and
aslat; gradually add to creamed mixture.  Fold in oats, coconut and nuts.
 Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.  Bake at 375 for 10-11
minutes or until golden brown.  Cool 2-3 minutes before removing to a wire
rack. Yield about 5 dozen.

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