Coconut Drop Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
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• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 cups flaked coconut
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut and walnuts.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake at 350 degrees F for 11-14 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

By Robin from Washington, IA