Washboards

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Washboard cookies are crispy, coconut-infused treats with a distinctive fluted design, perfect for coconut lovers and ideal for sharing at gatherings or as a sweet snack.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 4 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. coconut

Instructions

  1. Cream shortening, sugar, and eggs together.
  2. Add water and vanilla, then incorporate the dry ingredients.
  3. Mix in coconut and chill the dough for at least 2 hours.
  4. Roll the dough into balls, flatten into an oblong about 1/4 inch thick, and press each cookie lengthwise with a floured fork to create a washboard effect.
  5. Bake in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

756 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.8g 14% DV
Total Fat 36.5g 47% DV
Carbs 92.2g 34% DV
Fiber 3.6g 13% DV
Sugar 29g 58% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12524.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 394.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 69mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1% DV
Calcium 1585.5mg 100% DV
Iron 6mg 33% DV

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

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