1 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp. water
3/4 c. gumdrops, cut into pieces

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, soda. Add shortening, sugar, egg, water and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Fold in rolled oats and gumdrop pieces. Shape into walnut sized balls. (Roll in coconut if desired). Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.