1 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
2 tsp. powdered ammonium carbonate
2 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 c. coconut, shredded

Cream shortening and butter, add ammonium carbonate and sugar gradually, creaming well. Add flour a little at a time and then coconut; add more if you like. Form small balls, about 3/4 inch in diameter, between hands. Place balls on cookie sheet 1 inch apart and bake in moderate oven (325 degrees) for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Roll in confectioners' sugar while warm. Approximately makes 9 dozen Gems.

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