Coconut Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
1 c. light brown sugar
2 eggs or substitutes
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 c. oats (regular or quick - not instant)
2 c. coconut

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugars; add eggs and vanilla.
Add flour, baking powder, salt and soda.
Do not use electric mixer.
Blend well; add oats and coconut.
Drop by teaspoonful on greased baking sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0, watching carefully until lightly browned.