1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar (packed)
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. quick-cooking oatmeal
1 c. Rice Krispies
1/2 c. shredded coconut
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix thoroughly shortening, white sugar, brown sugar, egg and vanilla. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately remove from baking sheet. Makes 3 dozen.