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Frosted Rhubarb Cookies

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups packed brown sguar
2 eggs
3 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1-1/2 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
3/4 cup flaked coconut

Frosting:
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 Tbsp butter, softened
1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tsp vanilla

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar.
Beat in eggs.
Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to 
creamed mixture and mix well.
fold in the rhubarb and coconut.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2" apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-14 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 
butter until fluffy.
Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla.
Spread over cookies

* 4 dozen


(Taste of Home - April/May 2006)