Coconut Oatmeal Cookies I

I know this recipe sounds different but it was a favorite growing up. They were always one of this first kinds gone when we went to visit grandma.

• Calories: 223 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 2 cups rolled oats

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl cream shortening, butter, and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla until blended. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients, withholding the coconut until all other dry ingredients are blended. Add coconut.

Step 4

Combine wet and dry ingredients until moist. Drop on greased cookie sheet about 1-2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven immedietly- if overcooked cookies get HARD.