1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
2 c. Wheaties (slightly crushed)
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. coconut (or less)
Nuts (opt.)

Grease fingers and form into balls the size of a walnut. Press down slightly with glass or tines of a fork. This is from my great grandma.