Cherry-Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 (8 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1/3 c. coconut
2 c. quick oats
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Combine shortening, butter and sugars; beat until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
Sift together dry ingredients.
Add to creamed mixture along with cherries, oats and coconut.
Chill 1 hour.
Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Place whole cherry in center.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.