1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. coconut
3 c. quick oats
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

Cream sugars and shortening. Add eggs and beat well. Add coconut, nuts, and vanilla. Sift and measure flour; add salt, soda, baking powder and sift again. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture and then add oatmeal. Mix well.

Roll into small balls the size of a walnut. Place on baking sheet and press down with a fork. Bake at 375 degrees for 9 minutes.