1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
3 tbsp. milk
2 1/2 c. flour
2 c. rolled oats, fine
1 c. coconut
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

Cream butter, shortening, and sugar. Add beaten eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, rolled oats, coconut, and milk. Roll into small balls, flatten with a fork (dip fork in water). Bake for 10 minutes in 350 degree oven. You may divide the recipe or freeze half.