1 c. shortening
1 c. peanut butter, or less
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. oatmeal
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
Coconut, salted peanuts and raisins, optional

In a large mixing bowl cream together the shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract, beat until light and fluffy.

Sift flour and baking powder, add to the creamed mixture and blend well. Stir in oatmeal and chocolate chips. Plus coconut, peanuts, or raisins is used. Place on greased cookie sheets, making cookies any size desired. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Number of cookies depends on size made. Approximately 2 dozen.