Country Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. vegetable shortening
2 c. granulated sugar
2 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar
4 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
4 c. quick cooking oats
2 c. shredded coconut

Preparation

In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream shortening, granulated sugar and brown sugar.
Add eggs and vanilla; beat until blended.
Add flour.
Sprinkle baking soda and salt over top.
Beat until no traces of flour can be seen.
With a wooden spoon, work in oats and coconut.