1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. uncooked regular oats
1 c. flaked coconut
1 c. crisp rice cereal
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. chopped pecans (toasted)

Beat shortening at medium speed with electric mixer until fluffy. Add sugars, beating well. Add eggs, beat until blended. Combine flour and next four ingredients; gradually add to sugar mixture, beat after each addition. Stir in coconut, cereal, vanilla, and pecans. Drop by tablespoons onto baking sheets.

Bake at 350°F 10 minutes or until golden.

Yields 4 1/2 dozen.