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Coconut Washboards

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup flaked coconut



Recipe

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening, and sugar for 2 minutes or until fluffy. Add eggs; mix well. Gradually add water and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Fold in coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets; flatten with fingers into 2-1/2 in. x 1-in. oblong shapes. Press lengthwise with a floured fork. Bake at 400� F. for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Yield: about 9 dozen.