1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar (packed)
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 c. flour
2 c. any stale cereal, crushed
2 c. oatmeal
1 c. coconut
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes or until brown. Other crushed cereal may be substituted for any or all of the oatmeal. Add nuts if desired.