Grandma Krause’S Coconut Cookies

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

1. In a large bowl, beat shortening and sugars until blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in oats and coconut.
2. Divide dough into 4 portions. On a lightly floured surface, shape each into a 6-in.-long log. Wrap in plastic; freeze 2 hours or until firm.
3. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/2-in. slices, reshaping as needed. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
4. . Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5. Place wrapped logs in freezer container; return to freezer. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. If necessary, let dough stand a few minutes at room temperature before cutting. Prepare and bake as directed.

shortening, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, oldfashioned oats, coconut

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