Baby Boomer Cornflake Coconut Cookies

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There are several recipes posted which are similar to this, but by the gods of the 60's, this is the basic one so many of our bridge-playing, menthol-cigarette-smoking, cream-of-mushroom-soup-casserole-making mothers had ready for us after school. i do the same for mine (without the bridge, cigs or campbells) and they are always devoured. the recipe doubles and triples, butter substitutes well for the shortening and i use whatever nuts are on hand - they all work.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375.

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Cream shortening and sugars.

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Add egg and vanilla and combine.

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In a separate bowl , sift together the dry ingredients.

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Add the dry to the creamed mixture and stir well.

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Add the coconut , cornflakes , walnuts and combine.

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Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet.

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Press fairly flat with fork dipped often in cold water.

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Bake 7-8 minutes.

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Ingredients

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shortening, white sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, salt, white flour, coconut, corn flakes, walnuts