Crispy Coconut-Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. regular oats (uncooked)
2 c. crisp rice cereal
1 c. flaked coconut

Preparation

Beat shortening and sugars at medium speed of electric mixer until blended; add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
Combine flour, soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in oats and remaining ingredients.
Shape into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with fork.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
Makes 7 dozen.