Crisp Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups shortening
• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 0.5 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups rolled oats
• 0.5 cups flaked coconut , Optional
• 0.5 cups miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar. Mix in the egg and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter until well blended. Mix in the oats, coconut and chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Roll dough into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.

3. 3

   Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are lightly browned.