1 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
2 c. rolled oats
1 c. spiced gum drops, finely cut
1 c. coconut

Mix in order. Drop on cookies sheet, don't spread. Cook in moderate oven until brown.

Makes about 5 dozen. Served to grandchildren out of Grandma's cookie jar.