1 c. vegetable shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. baking powder
2 c. oatmeal
6 oz. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped pecans
2 c. corn flakes, crushed
3/4 c. flaked coconut

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast corn flakes. Beat together shortening, sugars, eggs, vanilla and salt until fluffy. Add flour, baking soda and powder; beat until blended. Stir in oats, cereal, coconut, chips and nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until golden. Remove cookies from baking sheet, cool on rack.