Lebanese Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/8 cup shredded coconut, toasted
• 1 cup quick-cooking oatmeal, uncooked
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup room temperature water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.

3. 3

   Mix all the ingredients (hands work best) except water until dough is combined and crumbly.

4. 4

   Add water and vanilla and knead until smooth.

5. 5

   Roll dough into walnut size balls and place on cookie sheets about 2" apart.

6. 6

   Flatten with a fork.

7. 7

   Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

8. 8

   Transfer to wire racks to cool.