Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 cups oatmeal
• 1 cup coconut
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Melt Shortening and pour over next 7 ingredients.
2. Add eggs and vanilla.
3. Work with a big spoon or hands (dough will be very crumbly).
4. Make into balls about the size of a walnut and bake on a greased cookie sheet at 325 degrees for 8 to 10 minute Let stand before trying to remove from pan.
5. Yield 5-6 dozen.

shortening, flour, sugar, brown sugar, oatmeal, coconut, salt, baking soda, eggs, vanilla

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chewy-oatmeal-cookies-397378 (may not work)