"Grandma Whittlesey'S Oatmeal Cookies" - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening or oleo
2 eggs
1 c. coconut (optional)
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sour milk or hot water
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. oatmeal
8 oz. chocolate chips or butterscotch chips

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs; beat well.
Add coconut and dry ingredients.
Add milk, vanilla and oatmeal; mix well. Add chips.
Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Makes 4 to 5 dozen.