Mom'S Coconut Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. butter or shortening
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. rolled oats
2 c. shredded coconut

Preparation

Measure sifted flour.
Add salt, baking powder and soda; sift together.
Cream the butter; slowly add sugars.
Cream until fluffy and light.
Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
Add flour. Beat until smooth.
Mix in oats and coconut.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Makes 5 dozen.