1/2 c Butter; softened
1/2 c Shortening
3 oz Cream cheese; softened
3/4 c Sugar
1 Egg yolk
1/2 t Vanilla
2-1/2 c Flour
3/4 c Shredded coconut
3/4 c Chocolate chips
1 t Grated lemon peel
In large bowl, cream together butter, shortening and cream cheese
until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Beat in
egg yolk and vanilla. Add flour. Beat until well mixed. Stir in
coconut and chocolate chips. Add lemon peel. Dough can either be
dropped by tablespoon onto greased cookie sheets or formed into
walnut sized balls and then slightly flattened. Bake at 375° for
15-18 minutes or until golden around the edges. Cool on wire racks.
