Coconut Macaroons - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1/3 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. quick cooking oats
1 c. chopped nuts
2 c. coconut
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Combine shortening, sugars, beaten eggs and flavoring; blend well.
Add sifted dry ingredients, rolled oats, nuts and coconut. This is a stiff batter.
Roll 1 teaspoon dough about the size of a walnut; place on oiled cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart.
Press slightly with bottom of a glass.
May be trimmed with gumdrops or colored sugar.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350\u00b0 until slightly browned.