Coconut Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg (unbeaten)
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. rolled oats
1 c. flaked coconut
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and soda together.
Cream shortening.
Add sugars gradually and cream together until light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
Add flour, oats and coconut; mix well.
Shape dough in small balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake in a moderate (375\u00b0) for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 2 dozen cookies.