Chewy Coconut Cookies

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter flavor shortening
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup flaked coconut

Recipe

• 1 in a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars. add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. beat in the banana and extracts.
• 2 combine the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture. stir in coconut.
• 3 drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheets.
• 4 bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
• 5 remove to wire racks.