1/3 c  Shortening
3/4 c  Sugar
1/4 c  Water
1 ts Vanilla
1 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1/3 c  Walnuts
1/2 c  Finely shredded coconut

Beat shortening till soft. Add sugar & cream till fluffy. Add water & mix.
Add the rest of the ingredients in order, mixing well after each addition.
Finish with the nuts & coconut. Form into rolls, wrap in waxed paper &
chill for several hours in the fridge. Slice into rounds an 1/8 inch thick.
Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 10 minutes at 375F. Remove to a wire
rack to cool.

Makes 48.