Mother's Cookies

These are my favorite cookies although the recipe is not mine. My mom came up with the recipe a long time ago and was willing to share.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Serves: 36
• Yields: 36 each

Ingredients

• 1  cup shortening or 1  cup margarine
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1  egg (beaten)
• 1  cup coconut
• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1  egg

Directions

1. Cream shortening. Add sugar and egg.
2. Sift dry ingredients.
3. Add alternately with coconut and walnuts.
4. Bake 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until brown.