Chewy Coconut Cookies

• cup butter, softened↗1⁄2
• cup shortening, such as crisco↗1⁄2
• cups brown sugar, packed↗2
• eggs↗2
• cup water↗1⁄4
• teaspoon vanilla extract↗1
• cups flour, all purpose↗4
• teaspoons baking powder↗1 1⁄2
• teaspoon baking soda↗1⁄2
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄4
• cup coconut, flaked1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In large mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening, and sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.

3. 3

   Gradually add water and vanilla.

4. 4

   Sift together dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt), and add to batter.

5. 5

   Fold in coconut, then cover and refrigerate dough for at least 3 hours; this is a very sticky dough.

6. 6

   Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper (or greased).

7. 7

   Flatten dough using a fork, the back of a metal spoon, or your fingertips--this dough is very sticky--dip the fork, spoon, or fingertips in a bit of flour before you flatten each cookie.

8. 8

   Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned.

9. 9

   Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire rack.

10. 10

    Store in airtight container at room temperature, or freeze for future enjoyment!