Sift onto waxed paper the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix the shortening, sugar and egg in a 3 qt. bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in the evaporated milk and vanilla. Add the flour mixture, about 1/3 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the cherries and coconut. With 2 tsp., drop mixture about 2" apart onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake near center of oven 12-15 minutes or until light brown. Take from sheet at once.
Makes 4 doz. cookies
Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups sifted flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon Salt
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3/4 cup soft shortening
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1 cup Sugar
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1 egg
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1/4 cup evaporated milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1/2 cup finely cut maraschino cherries, well drained
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2 cups cut up coconut
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