Christmas Surprises

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Cream together shortening and light brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar.

Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the coconut.

Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Make a small indent in the center of each cookie with your thumb, then fill with a small amount of jam or jelly.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are light golden brown and the cookies are set but still soft in the center.

Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.