1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
3 eggs
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans or coconut

Cream together shortening, sugars and eggs until light and fluffy. Sift together dry ingredients, then stir into creamed mixture. Add nuts or coconut, if desired. Form into balls (about 1 teaspoon of dough each). Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool slightly, remove from pan and finish cooling on wire rack. Makes 6 dozen.