Cowboy cookies

Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
2 c. rolled oats
1 tsp. vanilla flavor
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. nuts
1 c. coconut
1 pkg. semi sweet chocolate bits
Directions
Cream shortening and 1 cup white sugar, add 1 cup brown sugar, add 2 eggs one at a time, beat well add soda, salt, baking powder to flour to creamed mixture.
Add with hand oatmeal, vanilla, nuts, raisins, chocolate bits, and coconut.
Drop scant 1/2 teaspoon batter on baking sheet (no liquid).
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 10 or 11 dozen.