Oatmeal Coconut Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. water
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/8 tsp. baking soda
1 c. coconut
1 c. raisins (optional)
1 c. sugar
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. salt
6 c. Quaker oats
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/4 c. butter

Preparation

Beat shortening, sugars, eggs, butter, water and vanilla until creamy.
Sift salt and baking soda with flour.
Add to creamed mixture, blending well.
Add nuts, coconut, chopped raisins (optional) and oats.
Blend well.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
Bake in a preheated 350\u00b0 oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
Store in airtight container.