Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 cups oatmeal
• 1 cup coconut
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. 1

   Melt Shortening and pour over next 7 ingredients. Add eggs and vanilla. Work with a big spoon or hands (dough will be very crumbly). Make into balls about the size of a walnut and bake on a greased cookie sheet at 325 degrees for 8 to 10 minute Let stand before trying to remove from pan. Yield 5-6 dozen.