1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 c. quick oatmeal
1 c. coconut
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans

Cream shortening. Add sugars and mix well. Beat in eggs. Add flour which has been mixed with baking powder, soda and salt. Blend in oatmeal, coconut, vanilla and pecans. Drop by spoonful onto a greased (or foiled lined) baking sheet. Flatten a little. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.