Baking Recipes

Coconut Oatmeal Cookies #2

1/2		cup shortening
1		cup packed brown sugar
1		cup white sugar
2		eggs
1		teaspoon vanilla
1/2		cup butter
2		cups flour
1		cup flaked coconut
1		teaspoon baking powder
1		teaspoon baking soda
2		cups rolled oats
1		cup raisin or chocolate chip (optional)

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2.	In mixing bowl cream shortening,butter,and sugars.
3.	Add eggs and vanilla until blended.
4.	Set aside.
5.	In seperate bowl, combine dry ingredients.
6.	Withholding coconut until all other ingredients are blended.
7.	Add coconut.
8.	Combine wet and dry ingredients until moist.
9.	Drop on greased cookie sheet about 1-2 inches apart.
10.	Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
11.	Remove from oven immedietly- if overcooked cookies get HARD.