Chewy Coconut Cookies

• 34 cup butter flavor shortening
• 12 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 12 cup mashed ripe banana
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 12 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 12 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup flaked coconut

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Beat in the banana and extracts.
4. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture.
5. Stir in coconut.
6. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheets.
7. Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
8. Remove to wire racks.

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

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chewy-coconut-cookies-164361 (may not work)