grandma thompson's washboard cookies

Name: Grandma Thompson's Washboard Cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) shortening; 2 - eggs; 1/4 cup(s) hot water; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 cup(s) brown sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 cup(s) coconut; 2 1/2 cup(s) flour; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder

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Carla Skiles

Greeley, KS

Updated on Feb 19, 2010

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!

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Ingredients

1 cup shortening
2 - eggs
1/4 cup hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup coconut
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

How To Make grandma thompson's washboard cookies

Step 1

Cream shortening and sugar well.

Step 2

Blend in beaten eggs.
Step 3

Add soda with hot water and blend into creamed mixture.
Step 4

Add coconut and flour; sift dry ingredients together and add to the egg mixture.
Step 5

Roll dough into balls and flatten to 1/4 inch thick and mark with a fork.
Step 6

Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
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