How to make it

  • Preheat oven ot 375 degrees F
  • In a large mixing bowl beat butter and shortening with electric mixer on medium high speed for 30 seconds.
  • Add sugar, baking soda, and salt
  • Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
  • Beat in eggs, vanilla and run extract until combined
  • Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.
  • Stir in any remaining flour, the fruit bits, the 1 cup coconut and the 1/2 cup nuts
  • Drop by teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • If desired, lightly press additional coconut onto tops of cookies or top each with a macadamia nut or pecan half
  • Bake for 9 - 11 minutes or until edges are light brown
  • Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
  • Store at room temperature for up to 2 days.
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