Colony Cookies
Served at the Colony Restaurant & Bake Shop in the Medical Arts Building in Minneapolis.
Servings: 60
Ingredients
- ½ cup shortening (may use part butter)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg, well beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1½ cups flour, sifted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup coconut
- 1 cup dates, chopped
- 1 cup walnuts, peanuts, or pecans, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add the well-beaten egg and vanilla.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, salt, and soda. Pour into the butter mixture and stir until combined.
- Add coconut, dates, and nuts. Sir until well combined.
- Roll cookies into 1-inch balls. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Press flat with a fork.
- Bake in a 375° oven for 15 minutes.
