1 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup flakes coconut
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream shortening with brown and white sugars.
Add egg and mix well.
Combine all dry ingredients and add to the shortening mixture. Spoon the equivalent of 1 teaspoon on greased cookie sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes. Transfer cookies on a rack and cool.
