1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3 c. quick oatmeal
1 c. chips (chocolate or butterscotch)
1 tsp. coconut flavoring (optional)

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Add sifted dry ingredients, oatmeal and chips. Drop on cookie sheet the size of a walnut. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.