1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. gumdrops, cut in sm. pieces
1 c. white sugar
2 lg. eggs
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. oatmeal, quick cooking
1 c. shredded coconut

Cream shortening with sugars. Add eggs and beat well. Add sifted flour with soda, baking powder and salt. Stir in gumdrops. (Do not use black ones.) Add oatmeal and coconut. Drop by teaspoons on greased cookie sheet. Bake in moderate oven at 350 degrees until lightly browned.

A favorite with my grandchildren during holidays or family treats for birthdays.