Ingredients

  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 3/4 cups butter or 1 3/4 cups margarine
  • 2 1/4 cups brown sugar, firm packed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups black walnuts
  • 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut

Method

  • Sift together flour,salt,soda and cream of tarter.
  • Cream butter,add brown and white sugars gradually and beat until fluffy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla,mix well.
  • Grind nut and coconut (or finely chop) together.
  • Add to creamed mixture.
  • Add sifted dry ingredients and blend well.
  • Chill 1 hour.
  • Shape dough into four rolls about 2 inches in diameter.
  • Wrap tightly in wax paper and refrigerate.
  • Cut rolls into 1/8 inch slices,place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove and cool on wire rack.