Gumdrop Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. gum drops, cut into small pieces
1 c. coconut
2 c. oatmeal

Preparation

Cream shortening, add sugars and mix well.
Add eggs, water and vanilla.
Sift flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to mixture.
Blend in gum drops, coconut and oatmeal.
Roll into balls.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.