1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
1 c. melted shortening or cooking oil
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. coconut
4 c. oatmeal
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream sugars and shortening; add eggs and beat well. Add coconut and vanilla and beat well. Add dry ingredients in 3 portions and mix well by hand after each addition.

Form balls about 3/4" in diameter and place on greased cookie sheet about 2" apart. Flatten balls and bake 10 to 12 minutes in 350 degree oven. Yield: 80 to 90 cookies.