1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. moist, shredded coconut

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs; stir in water and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Lastly, mix in coconut.

Chill dough 2 hours. Roll into balls and roll in crushed walnuts. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. With finger, flatten ball into 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch oblong, 1/4 inches thick. Press cookie with tines of fork in a washboard effect. Bake until lightly browned.