Chocolate Coconut Citrus Cookies

Makes 16 cookies

1 cup GF flour blend with xanthan gum added (I used Andrea’s)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup vegetable shortening (we used Spectrum brand)

1/2 cup maple sugar (you could use brown sugar)

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon GF vanilla extract

1 teaspoon GF orange extract

1 cup white chocolate chips

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries

Method:
Preheat oven to 375. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
In a large bowl mix together the orange extract, vanilla extract, egg and shortening with a fork. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and sugars and combine. Stir in the chocolate chips, coconut and fruit.
Using a small cookie scoop or a big rounded tablespoon, place cookies 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until slightly browned on the top.
Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack.