2/3 c shortening

1 c sugar

½ c evaporated milk

1 tsp vanilla

½ c maraschino cherries, chopped

2 c shredded coconut

2½ c flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp soda

Cream sugar, shortening together. Add milk, and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients. Stir in cherries and coconut. Drop by spoonful on to greased baking sheet.

Bake at 375° for 12 minutes