Swedish Dreams

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup coconut
1 cup shopped pecan pieces
1 1/2 cups flour

Combine ingredients to make dough. Roll into rope shapes about 3/4-inch thick. Cut at desired length. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned.
Recipe courtesy of George Antolini