Chewy Coconut Cookies

Delicious cookies that are crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. From Taste of Home.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Yields: 5 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup butter flavor shortening
• 1⁄2 cup peanut butter
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  cup  packed brown sugar
• 3  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup  mashed ripe banana
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract
• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1  cup flaked coconut

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the banana and extracts.
2. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in coconut.
3. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheets.
4. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
5. Remove to wire racks.