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2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup vegetable shortening

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 large egg

2 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries

1. Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C).
2. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer at medium speed, cream together the shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; blend well. Stir in flour mixture until just blended. Fold in coconut, pecans and cherries.
4. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls about 2-inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheets.
5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Makes about 5 dozen.