2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. coconut
2 c. corn flakes
3/4 c. nuts (optional)

Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder. Cream together shortening and sugars until light. Add eggs and vanilla.

Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture; mix well. Add coconut, corn flakes and nuts. Drop by spoonfuls on greased baking sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven 8 to 10 minutes or until delicately browned. Cool.