Coconut Oatmeal Cookies I

Description

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.

Ingredients

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

Servings: 24