Maple Coconut Chewies

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup shortening
• 1 Cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 Cup maple syrup
• 1 1/2 Cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 Cup coconut flakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°

2. 2

   Prepare baking sheet, set aside

3. 3

   In large bowl, cream together the brown sugar and shortening

4. 4

   Beat in the vanilla, maple syrup, and egg until well combined

5. 5

   Sift in flour, salt, and baking powder

6. 6

   Combine and then stir in coconut

7. 7

   Drop scoops of dough (2 Tablespoons) onto baking sheet, 2 inches apart

8. 8

   Bake approximately 11 minutes