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Coconut Biscuits

Name: Coconut Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 1-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup shortening; 1 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

about 1-1/2 dozen

These sweet biscuits are wonderful with coffee in the morning.,,or alongside chicken for dinner. "Sometimes I even top them with fresh pineapple or mango chunks and whipped cream for a delicious dessert," suggests Howie Wiener of Spring Hill, Florida. "it's my grandmother's recipe."

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Combine milk and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in coconut. Drop by 2 tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 116 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 138mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

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