Crispy Coconut-Oatmeal Cookies

• 1 c. sugar
• 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 c. shortening
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 c. regular oats (uncooked)
• 2 c. crisp rice cereal
• 1 c. flaked coconut

1. Beat shortening and sugars at medium speed of electric mixer until blended; add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
2. Combine flour, soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in oats and remaining ingredients.
3. Shape into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with fork.
4. Bake at 350u0b0 for 12 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
5. Makes 7 dozen.

sugar, brown sugar, shortening, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, regular oats, crisp rice cereal, flaked coconut

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=237827 (may not work)