Cherry Chip Cookies

Photo: flickr user robanhk

Ingredients

cup ¾ shortening

1 cup firmly-packed brown sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla

teaspoon ½ salt

2 cups flour

cup ½ cut maraschino cherries

cup ½ shredded coconut

6 ounces package semisweet chocolate pieces

Preparation

Cream shortening, brown sugar, egg, baking powder, vanilla and salt until fluffy. Add flour, cherries, coconut and chocolate pieces; blend well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.