1 c. shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. oatmeal, uncooked
2 c. Rice Krispies cereal
Coconut (optional)
Chopped nuts (optional)

Cream together shortening, sugars, eggs, and vanilla. In separate bowl, combine flour, soda, baking powder, and salt which have been sifted together (optional). Add to egg mixture. Add cereals last. Drop the size of walnuts or larger (if walnut size, bake about 10 minutes) onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees about 10 to 13 minutes. Yield: Approximately 100 cookies.