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Cream shortening with vanilla.
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Add sugar gradually, beating til fluffy.
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Add egg and beat well.
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Thoroughly blend in 1 3/4 cups coconut.
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Combine flour, salt, and baking soda.
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Add 1/2 of this mixture to the creamed mixture; mix well.
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Add remainder of mixture; stir til it holds together.
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Shape into 1" balls.
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Roll in remaining coconut.
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Place 3/4" apart on lighly greased cookie sheet.
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Bake at 325 for 15-20 minutes.
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Let cool on cookie sheet, then remove.