Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 1 cup shortening ( crisco )
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups quick oats
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 6oz package chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Preheat oven to 350°F.  Lightly grease foil for cookie cookie sheet.

In large bowl, with an electric mixer, cream together the shortening, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until well blended.

Stir in the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder. Add oats, nuts, chocolate chips and coconut and mix until combined.

Drop by spoonfuls on foil lined cookie sheet cake pan. Bake 8-10 minutes, then transfer cookies to wire rack.  This recipe is easily doubled if you have a good mixer. 

Contributor: Roger Manley

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