1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. oatmeal
1 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. nuts

Cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients together and add oatmeal, coconut and nuts. Drop by spoonfuls on cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.