Maple Cookies (Vermont)

Chewy golden cookies with maple syrup and coconut, delicious.

½ cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
½ cup pure maple syrup
½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour, unbleached
2 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. sea salt
1 cup sweetened coconut, shredded

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C/170°C fan, Gas Mark 5). Grease your baking sheets.

In a bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, syrup and vanilla until well mixed. Combine flour, baking powder and sea salt; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in coconut.

Drop by Tbsp. 2” apart onto prepared baking sheets.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Makes 3 dozen.