Coconut Washboards

Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup flaked coconut

Recipe

• 1 in a mixing bowl, cream the 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 cream mixture. fold in coconut. cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
• 2 shape into 1 inch balls. place 2 inches apart in greased baking sheets; flatten with fingers into 2 1/2 x 1 inch oblong shapes. press lengthwise with a floured fork. bake at 400 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. cool 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack.