1 c. shortening or margarine 3 c. sifted flour
1-1/2 c. sugar 1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs 1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. light molasses 1 c. sweetened shredded coconut
1 c. chopped pecans
Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and molasses and beat well. Sift dry ingredients and add. Stir in coconut and pecans. Shape into balls the size of small walnuts. Line cookie sheet with foil and grease lightly. Bake about 2" apart at 375 deg. for 9-10 minutes, until lightly browned. Do not overbake.