Coconut Oatmeal Cookies 
Makes 2 dozen 

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup coconut
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups rolled oats
                   
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
2. In a med mixing bowl cream shortening, butter, and sugars.
   Add eggs and vanilla until blended. Set aside. 
3. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients, withholding the
   coconut until all other dry ingredients are blended. Add
   coconut. 
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until moist. Drop on greased
   cookie sheet about 1-2" apart. Bake for 10 mins or until golden.
   Remove from oven - if overcooked cookies get HARD.