Scratch Me Back Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup oats
2 cups coconut
1 cup shortening
1 cup flour
1 large egg
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chocolate chips

Preparation

Mix all dry ingredients.
Make a \"well\" and add egg & vanilla.
Work in shortening.
I usually use a pastry cutter and then work it till fully blended with my hands.
Drop teaspoonfuls of batter onto greased cookie sheet.
Flatten with fork dipped in milk.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 7-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Watch as they burn quickly. Increase chocolate chips based on taste.