Princess Gems

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Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Shortening
  • 1/2 Cup Butter or Margarine
  • 2 tsp. Baking Ammonia (Ammonium Carbonate)
  • 2 Cups Sugar
  • 2-1/2 Cups Flour
  • 1 Cup Coconut
  • Powdered Sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Crush the Ammonium (if not powdered) between two pieces of waxed paper, avoid inhaling. Cream shortening and butter together, add ammonium and sugar. Mix until well blended. Add the flour, a little bit at a time. Stir in coconut. Chill dough in bowl for at least one hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 325. Form dough into small balls (about 1 inch big) and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly brown. Roll on powdered sugar while they are still warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

746 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.9g 8% DV
Total Fat 58.7g 75% DV
Carbs 53.7g 20% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 26.1g 52% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 8.3mg
Potassium 178mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.9mg 11% DV
Calcium 13.5mg 1% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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