1 c. good quality shortening
3/4 c. white sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. shredded coconut
1 (12 oz.) pkg. vanilla chips
1/2 c. pecans
2 c. old fashioned oats

Mix together and drop by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 13 minutes. 5 dozen.