Coconut Washboard Cookies

1/2 C. butter, softened
1/2 C. shortening
2 C. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 C. water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 C. flour
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 C. flaked coconut

1.  In large mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy.  Beat in eggs; gradually add water and vanilla.  Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well.  Fold in coconut.  Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.

2.  Shape into 1-in. balls.  Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets; flatten with fingers into 2-1/2 in. x 1 in. rectangular shapes.  Press lengthwise with a floured fork.  Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.  Cool for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.