Arabic Cookies 
Makes 160 cookies 

1 cup butter or margarine
1 cup shortening
1 cup shredded coconut
4 cups rolled oats
2 cups white sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup lukewarm water that has been boiled and cooled
                   
1. Mix ingredients with fingers until dough reaches the
   consistency of pie crust. Add water and work into dough. 
2. Make dough into one inch balls. Flatten with a fork or fancy
   bottomed glass for imprint. 
3. Place on greased cookie sheets and bake at 400 degrees F
   for 10 mins.