1/4 c. shortening or cooking oil
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 c. white flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 to 1 c. coconut
1 c. Wheaties (Total, Bran Flakes, or dry oatmeal)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix thoroughly shortening, sugars, egg and vanilla. Measure flour after sifting. Blend dry ingredients; stir in. Blend in coconut and cereal. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 3 dozen cookies.

NOTE: Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips (leave out white sugar). Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired.