Coconut Snaps

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1/3 	cup 	shortening
 * 3/4 	cup 	Sugar
 * 1/4 	cup 	water
 * 1 	tsp 	vanilla
 * 1 	tsp 	baking powder
 * 1/2 	tsp 	salt
 * 1/3 	cup 	walnuts
 * 1/2 	cup 	Finely shredded coconut

Directions
1 	Beat shortening till soft.

2 	Add Sugar & cream till fluffy.

3 	Add water & mix.

4 	Add the rest of the ingredients in order, mixing well after each addition.

5 	Finish with the nuts & coconut.

6 	Form into rolls, wrap in waxed paper & chill for several hours in the fridge.

7 	Slice into rounds an 1/8 inch thick.

8 	Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 10 minutes at 375 °F.

9 	Remove to a wire rack to cool.

10 	Makes 48