1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3 c. oatmeal
1 c. coconut
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Form into balls and press down with fork. Then bake.