BLACK WALNUT COOKIES 
1 3/4 c. butter
2 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
6 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/2 c. black walnuts
1 1/2 c. shredded coconut

Cream butter, add sugars gradually. Beat until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Chop nuts and coconut in blender until fine. Add to creamed mixture. Add flour, salt, soda and cream of tartar. Blend well. Shape into 4 rolls, approximately 2" in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper or foil. Chill. Cut into 1/8" slices and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Yield: 8 to 9 dozen.

 

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