1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. coconut
3 c. rolled oats, uncooked

By hand or large spoon, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and mix well until blended. Sift together flour, soda, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture, mix until smooth. Add coconut, rolled oats and one of the variations if you like.

Drop by teaspoonful on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. The cookies should be chewy. Remove from oven when the peaks are brown. Makes about 6 dozen.

VARIATIONS:

1 jar candied cherries, cut in quarters
1 c. raisins
1 c. dates, cut
1 pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips