1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. sour milk or cream
2 1/2 c. flour
6 tsp. cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1 c. coconut

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Mix in order given. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet and bake for 7-11 minutes, depending upon size of cookies.

Frost with chocolate frosting when cool.