1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. quick oats
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. raisins

TOPPING:

1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. melted butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flaked coconut
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Combine boiling water and oats. Stir well and let cool. Cream shortening and sugar; beat well. Add eggs; beat again. Combine next 4 ingredients and add to creamed mixture, beating well. Stir in oat mixture and raisins. Pour into a greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Combine remaining ingredients. Spoon over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Serves 15 to 18.