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Colony Cookies

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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 daes, 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.