Coconut Snaps

Description

• Makes 48

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup shortening
• ¾ cup sugar
• ¼ cup water
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ⅓ cup walnuts
• ½ cup finely shredded coconut

Directions

1. Beat shortening till soft.
2. Add sugar and cream till fluffy.
3. Add water and mix.
4. Add the rest of the ingredients in order, mixing well after each addition.
5. Finish with the nuts and coconut.
6. Form into rolls, wrap in waxed paper and chill for several hours in the fridge.
7. Slice into rounds an ⅛ inch thick.
8. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 10 minutes at 375°F.
9. Remove to a wire rack to cool.