Pride Of Iowa Cookies(Oatmeal) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. vegetable shortening
1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs, beaten until frothy
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flaked coconut
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
3 c. oatmeal

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugars until fluffy; beat in eggs.
Sift flour with baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Stir into creamed mixture; blend in vanilla.
Mix coconut, nuts and oats until blended.
Roll into 1 1/4-inch balls and space 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Using your fingers, flatten balls into patties.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.