3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. shortening or butter
2 whole eggs
3/4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped walnuts or shredded coconut
1 tsp. vanilla, or almond if using coconut

Blend well sugars and shortening, add eggs and mix well. Mix flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder together. Add to sugar mixture. Mix well. Add nuts and flavoring. Drop by spoonful onto cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 375 degrees (until light brown). Do not over bake. 6 dozen.