1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. gum drops, cut
1 c. coconut

Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs. Mix all dry ingredients then add to creamed mixture. Drop by spoonfuls on baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Yield: about 5 dozen cookies.