Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1cup shredded coconut
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups white sugar
Directions
Mix butter, shortening, coconut, oats, sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt with fingers until dough reaches the consistency of pie crust. Set aside boiled water and cool until lukewarm. Add lukewarm water and work into dough. Make dough into one inch balls. Flatten with a fork or fancy bottomed glass for imprint. Place on greased cookie sheets and bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 10 mins.
