1 c. shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. coconut
1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. quick oatmeal
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. gum drops, cut in sm. pieces

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Sift dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture add remaining ingredients. Drop from a teaspoon onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Makes about 6 dozen.