Chewy Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. quick cook oats
1 c. flaked coconut
1 c. nuts

Preparation

Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt; set aside. Cream together shortening, brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy at medium speed.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Blend in vanilla.
Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, mixing well with spoon.
Stir in oats, coconut and nuts.
Shape into 1 inch balls.
Place balls 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes about 5 dozen.