Chewy Maple Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup Lincoln County Reserve Maple Syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or maple flavoring
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Directions

1. In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, syrup and vanilla until well mixed. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in coconut.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Test Kitchen Tip

Maple flavoring and maple extract can be used interchangeably in this recipe.