2 cups brown sugar

1 cup shortening

2 eggs, well beaten

1 tsp. vanilla

2 cups sifted flour

1/2 tsp. soda

1 tsp. baking powder

2 cups oatmeal

1 cup coconut

1/2 cup ground walnuts (optional)

 

Preaheat oven to 325*

Cream shortening and sugar together. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Sit dry ingredients, and add to shortening mixture. Stir in oatmeal, coconut, and nuts. Roll dough in small balls and place about 2″ apart on greased cookie sheet. Press balls down with a fork dipped in water. Bake until delicately browned – about 10 – 12 minutes.

– May Marshall