Tropical Holiday

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1-teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1-teaspoon salt
1-cup butter, softened
1 egg
1-teaspoon coconut extract
¼ Cup chopped walnuts
1/3 Cup chopped dried mango
¼ Cup Shredded coconut

1.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. Set aside ½ cup of sugar in a small bowl.

3. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.

4. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and coconut extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients including the mango, almonds, and coconut.

5. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, dip in the set aside sugar, and place onto cookie sheets

6. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

Keenan B., Julian Middle School