Pride Of Iowa Cookies(Oatmeal)

• 1 c. vegetable shortening
• 1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten until frothy
• 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 c. flaked coconut
• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
• 3 c. oatmeal

1. Cream shortening and sugars until fluffy; beat in eggs.
2. Sift flour with baking soda, baking powder and salt.
3. Stir into creamed mixture; blend in vanilla.
4. Mix coconut, nuts and oats until blended.
5. Roll into 1 1/4-inch balls and space 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
6. Using your fingers, flatten balls into patties.
7. Bake at 350u0b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.

vegetable shortening, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, vanilla, flaked coconut, walnuts, oatmeal

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=892045 (may not work)