Chewy Coconut Cookies

• 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 all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

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
3. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

butter, peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, mashed ripe banana, vanilla, almond, flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, coconut

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chewy-coconut-cookies/ (may not work)