Dad'S Cookies(Makes 8 Dozen Cookies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. oatmeal
2 c. desiccated coconut

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar together, beating until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla and beat well.
Sift dry ingredients together and add.
Add oatmeal and coconut.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
If you chill dough first, it will not spread as much.