CHEWY COOKIES 1963 (Quick Mix)

CHEWY COOKIES - QUICK MIX 1963 

From Billie Reid

2 cups flour, sifted
1/2 t. soda
1 t. salt
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening
2 T. milk
1 egg
1 t. vanilla extract
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1/2 cup dates, chopped
1/2 cup coconut

Sift together the flour, soda, and salt.  

Add sugar, shortening, milk, egg, and vanilla extract.

Stir to combine ingredients, then beat 2 minutes.

Stir in nuts, dates, and coconut.  

Drop by spoon onto greased baking sheets.  

Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes.

This recipe makes about 4.5 dozen cookies.