Here’s a recipe clipped from packaging of some sort, maybe from a sugar bag since a particular brand of sugar is listed in the ingredients. There’s a spoon graphic with “18 calories” shown at the bottom of the recipe, not bad for a cookie :). There’s no date on this, found in a box of vintage recipes.

COCONUT DROP COOKIES

1/2 cup shortening (part soft butter)
1 cup C and M Granulated Sugar*
1 egg, unbeaten
1 teaspoon vanilla (or 1 teaspoon grated orange rind)
1/4 cup milk (or orange juice)
1 cup shredded coconut
2 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Stir together shortening, butter, sugar, egg, flavoring and milk or orange juice, beat smooth. Add coconut. Gradually stir in sifted dry ingredients. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° (moderate) about 12 minutes, or until firm to the touch and lightly browned. Makes 3 to 4 dozen.

*…pure CANE, of course!