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grandma thompson's washboard cookies

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Recipe by
Carla Skiles
Greeley, KS

These cookies were a staple in my childhood. My grandmother was the best cook I have ever known. It was always a great treat to go to her house after school to find these delicious cookies! Enjoy!

(1 rating)
method Bake

Ingredients For grandma thompson's washboard cookies

  • 1 c
    shortening
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/4 c
    hot water
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 c
    coconut
  • 2 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking powder

How To Make grandma thompson's washboard cookies

  • 1
    Cream shortening and sugar well.
  • 2
    Blend in beaten eggs.
  • 3
    Add soda with hot water and blend into creamed mixture.
  • 4
    Add coconut and flour; sift dry ingredients together and add to the egg mixture.
  • 5
    Roll dough into balls and flatten to 1/4 inch thick and mark with a fork.
  • 6
    Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

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