Oatmeal Cookies

This oatmeal cookie recipe makes approximately 6 dozen cookies.

1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cup sifted enriched flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup chopped nuts - pecans (optional)

Thoroughly cream sugar and shortening.

Add eggs and beat well.

Add vanilla.

Stir dry ingredients.

Add to creamed mixture.

Add oats, coconut and nuts.

Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet and bake in moderate oven (about 375F) for 12-15 mins.