Chewy Maple Cookies

Ingredients

• ½ c shortening softened
• 1 c packed Brown Sugar(I used Maple Sugar)
• 1 large egg
• ½ c maple Syrup(robust would be the best choice, but any grade would work)
• ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 ½ c All-purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt(I did not add because I used salted butter)
• 1 cup sweetened shredder coconut(optional)

Directions

In a bowl cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg syrup and vanilla until well blended. Combine flour baking powder & salt; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in coconut. Drop by tablespoons 2 in apart onto greased or lined baking sheets. Bake 375 for 12 -15 minutes or lightly browned. Makes about 3 doz.