BUTTERSCOTCH ICEBOX COOKIES

I'd have to make some with out the coconut, wonder how that would taste...

BUTTERSCOTCH ICEBOX COOKIES

2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1 t. vanilla
3 c. flour
1 t. cream of tartar
1 c. coconut

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Mix well. Add flavoring. Sift
flour, measure and sift with salt, soda, cream of tartar. Add to first
mixture. Add coconut. Mix thoroughly. Form into 2 rolls 2 inches in
diameter. Chill overnight. Cut in thin slices. Place on baking sheet.
Bake in a 420º oven about 10 minutes. Makes 100.

Source: southernliving.