Princess Gems

1 cup shortening (half Crisco, half margarine)
1/2 cup butter
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ammonium carbonate (ground finely)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup grated angel flake coconut (packed)
powdered sugar

Mix all ingredients together. Roll into small balls. Space apart a good distance on your cookie sheet (these really spread). Bake at 300 degrees (F) for 20 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar when cooled.

Reviews of Princess Gems :

1-2 of 2 reviews

Dot in pittsfield, ma. Dec 17, 2007
Would make this again.
why does my cookies bake flat and not stay in balls.

A foodie in Vancouver,WA Dec 19, 2002
Would make this again.
I loved the tast of these Princess Gems, however some seemd very "crumbly" and hard to eat without getting crumbs all over. I will make them again, perhaps mixing longer and see if that improves this part.

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