Coconut Macaroons - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
1/3 tsp. soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
3 eggs, well beaten
2 c. coconut
1 c. oats
1 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Mix flour, baking powder, soda and salt together.
Work shortening until soft.
Add sugar; work until mixture is smooth and creamy.
Beat eggs; add to shortening mixture.
Mix in flour mixture oats, nuts and coconut thoroughly. (May need to work with hands.)
Roll into size of a walnut, place onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Grease hands with butter or shortening.
Makes 7 dozen.