Drop Coconut Cookies

Anyone else remember the yummy coconut cookies from Roberts Bakery in Hilo? They came in white plastic tubs and I loved them. Roberts is long gone and so are the cookies. But this recipe comes close!



Anyone else remember the yummy coconut cookies from Roberts Bakery in Hilo? They came in white plastic tubs and I loved them. Roberts is long gone and so are the cookies. But this recipe comes close!


3/4 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 egg1 cup bananas, mashed (3)1 cup rolled oats1-1/2 cups flour1/2 tsp. soda1 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. nutmeg3/4 tsp. cinnamon1/2 cup nuts, chopped, if desired Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and beat thoroughly. Add banana, oatmeal, nuts and blend. Sift dry ingredients and stir into mixture. Drop by teaspoonful onto oiled…