Coconut Crunchies
Source of Recipe
Sharon
Recipe Introduction
A great cookie to have on had for hungry children.
Helpful hint: Underbake to very light colour for chewy cookies, or until golden for crisp cookies.
List of Ingredients
2 1/4 (550 mL) cups flour
1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1 cup (250 mL) shortening
1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
1 cup (250 mL) lightly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
3 tbsp (45 mL) milk
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) vanilla
2 cups (500 mL) corn flake cereal
1 cup (250 mL) Coconut
Recipe
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Cream shortening, sugars and eggs on medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Add milk and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
Add flour mixture, beating on low speed until blended.
Stir in cereal and coconut.
Mix well.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
Bake at 375 F (190 C) for 10 - 12 minutes, or until light golden.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 12 minutes
Makes about 60 cookies
Freezing: excellent
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