1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs, well beaten, set aside
1 tsp. baking soda in 1/4 c. hot water, set aside
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1 c. coconut
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. nuts
1 c. raisins, optional

Mix sugars; add baking powder and salt. Cream in shortening. Add soda/water mixture, then eggs. Mix well. Add flour, a little at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add nuts and (raisins) coconut then oatmeal. Mix well after each addition. Drop onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 to 375 degrees until done. Cool. Store in covered container.