Crispy Coconut-Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter flavored shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
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 with an electric mixer until blended; add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; add to shortening mixture, mixing well.
Stir in oats and remaining ingredients.
Shape into 1-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets; flatten slightly with fork.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 minutes.
Transfer to wire racks to cool.
Yields 6 dozen cookies.