1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. oatmeal
1 c. whole wheat flakes cereal
1/2 c. shredded coconut

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Immediately remove from baking sheet. 3 dozen cookies.