I know this recipe sounds different but it was a favorite growing up. They were always one of this first kinds gone when we went to visit grandma.
Original recipe makes 2 dozen
Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups rolled oats
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium mixing bowl cream shortening, butter, and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla until blended. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients, withholding the coconut until all other dry ingredients are blended. Add coconut.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until moist. Drop on greased cookie sheet about 1-2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven immedietly- if overcooked cookies get HARD.
Nutrition
Calories: 223 kcal
Carbohydrates: 31.6 g
Cholesterol: 28 mg
Fat: 9.9 g
Fiber: 1.3 g
Protein: 2.6 g
Sodium: 118 mg