Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

• 2 c. sifted flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 c. brown sugar, packed
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 c. shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/2 c. quick cook oats
• 1 c. flaked coconut
• 1 c. nuts

1. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt; set aside. Cream together shortening, brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy at medium speed.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Blend in vanilla.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, mixing well with spoon.
5. Stir in oats, coconut and nuts.
6. Shape into 1 inch balls.
7. Place balls 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
8. Bake at 350u0b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
9. Makes about 5 dozen.

flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, sugar, shortening, eggs, vanilla, cook oats, flaked coconut, nuts

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=376366 (may not work)