Currant Drops

by Diana

Makes 30-36

1 c coconut

1 c currants

½ c shortening

½ c margarine

¼ c brown sugar

1 egg

2 c flour

¼ tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

½ tsp lemon zest

2 tbsp milk

Cream the margarine, shortening and brown sugar together. Add the egg, milk and lemon zest and beat thoroughly. Add the dry ingredients and the coconut and currants. Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 deg F for about 12 minutes or until done.