Coconut Thumbprints

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease baking sheet.

Cream shortening, sugar, egg yolk, & vanilla in mixer. Add flour, salt, & baking powder. Mix well.

Form into balls 1 inch in diameter.

Beat egg white until slightly frothy. Dip balls in egg whites, then roll in coconut & place on baking sheet.

Make shallow depression in center of each cookie, using thunb or small spoon.

Place 1/2 tsp of preserves in each center.

Bake for 8-9 minutes, or until coconut begins to brown. Cool on baking sheet about 1-2 minutes. Remove to cooling racks. Cool completely.