1 c. brown sugar
1 c. plus 2 tsp. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 unbeaten eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
2 c. chips, crushed
1 c. nuts or coconut
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream sugar and shortening, add eggs and vanilla. Mix oats, chips, and nuts. Sift flour, soda, and salt. Add to above. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until brown.