1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. each coconut, dates, raisins, pecans
4 c. oatmeal

Cream sugars and shortening. Add eggs, vanilla, flour, salt and soda. Add coconut, nuts, dates, raisins and oatmeal. Spoon onto cookie sheet. Bake at 305 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.