Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups oatmeal (any kind but instant)
1 package milk chocolate chips or raspberry chips
1/2 bag of sweetened coconut flakes

Directions

Spray cookie sheets lightly with nonstick cooking spray and drop dough onto sheets by rounded tablespoonfuls.

Bake at 350 degrees or 10 minutes or until lightly golden.Makes about 6 dozen cookies.