Crisp Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup flaked coconut (optional)

1/2 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

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

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.

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