Gumdrop Tasty Chewies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup gumdrops, halved

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Cream together the first 5 ingredients.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Fold in gumdrops.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or just until golden brown