1 cup shortening (Crisco)
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
8 oz. (2 cups) coconut flakes

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Cream shortening and-sugar until thoroughly blended. Mix in vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Sift together flour, salt and baking soda. Add and blend thoroughly. Stir in coconut.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet.

Bake at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes.

Makes 8 dozen (2-inch) cookies.