1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. shredded coconut
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. quick cooking oats
1 c. wheat flakes cereal

Mix thoroughly shortening, sugars, egg and vanilla. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 9-11 minutes until set but not hard. Cool about 3 minutes on baking sheet. For variation, add chocolate chips. Makes about 4 1/2 dozen.