1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. shredded coconut
2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Cream sugars with shortening. Add eggs and beat well. Add vanilla, then flour with salt and soda, added to it. Blend in the flour, then oatmeal and finally the coconut and the nuts. Drop by spoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until done.