4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 c. shortening
2 c. white sugar
2 c. brown sugar
4 eggs
4 c. rolled oats
2 tsp. vanilla
2 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
Coconut
Raisins and nuts (optional)

Sift together flour, soda, salt, and baking powder. Blend shortening, add sugar. Then add eggs and beat until fluffy. Add vanilla. Add flour mixture and mix well. Add oats, chips, coconut, raisins and nuts. Put on ungreased cookie sheet by rounded teaspoonfuls. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.