COCONUT WASHBOARD COOKIES 
14 c. brown sugar
1 3/4 c. sour milk
3 1/2 tsp. vanilla
7 tsp. baking powder
7 tsp. baking soda
3 1/2 tsp. salt
7 c. shortening
14 eggs
7 c. shredded coconut
26 1/2 c. flour

Cream together the sugar, shortening and eggs thoroughly. Add milk, vanilla, and coconut, mixing well. Spoon flour into dry measuring cup and level off and pour measured flour into a separate bowl. Add the baking powder, soda and salt to the flour and stir well to blend. Now add blended dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and stir until smooth. Divide and shape dough into rolls and wrap in waxed paper. Chill overnight or until firm.

Slice into 1/4 inch pieces. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press gently with tines of fork. Bake in 400 degree preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

For a very large family.

 

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