1/2 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Dash of salt
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (3 1/2 ounce) can flaked coconut

Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs and mix.

Mix together flour, baking powder and salt; add to shortening mixture alternating with milk. Add vanilla extract and coconut. Mix well. Pour into miniature muffin pans. Bake at 400 degrees F for 6 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.

Makes 48.