Chewy Maple Cookies

This is a soft chewy cookie with a delicious maple flavor.

• Calories: 181 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup shortening
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• ½ cup real maple syrup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, syrup, and vanilla until well mixed.

Step 3

Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture to the creamed mixture. Stir in coconut. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto greased baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes.