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                                            Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    These are my favorite cookies although the recipe is not mine. My mom came up with the recipe a long time ago and was willing to share. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 cup shortening or 1 cup margarine  |  
                                                1 cup brown sugar  |  
                                                1 egg (beaten)  |  
                                                1 cup coconut  |  
                                                2 cups flour  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon baking soda  |  
                                                1/2 cup walnuts, chopped  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar  |  
                                                1 egg  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Cream shortening. Add sugar and egg. 2. Sift dry ingredients. 3. Add alternately with coconut and walnuts. 4. Bake 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until brown.                              | 
                         
                         
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