Chewy Maple Cookies

These brown sugar cookies with maple syrup are made with shortening and coconut flakes for tender, chewy treats with warm and wonderful sweet flavors.

• Calories: 181 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set, 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, beat together brown sugar and shortening until fluffy. Mix in maple syrup, egg, and vanilla until well combined.

Step 4

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture a little at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in coconut. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.