3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 egg
1 3/4 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup coconut
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 any flavor jam or jelly
Directions
Cream shortening and sugar together. Add egg and mix well. Sift dry
ingredients together and add. Add vanilla, and drop by teaspoons-
full onto ungreased cookie sheet. With your finger or a spoon, make
an indentation in the center of the cookie ball and fill with jam or
jelly. Sprinkle coconut over all and bake at 375F for 10-12 min.
Servings: 24 servings
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Categories: Christmas; Holiday
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We hope you enjoy this Christmas Surprises recipe.
