Coconut Washboards

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1/4 cup water
1 tsp vanilla
4 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup flaked coconut

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar for 2 minutes or until fluffy. Add eggs; mix well. Gradually combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt; add to the cream mixture. Fold in coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets; flatten with fingers into 2 1/2 inch x 1 inch oblong shapes. Press lengthwise with a floured fork. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Makes 9 dozen.