Ingredients:
1 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup uncooked oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
Directions:
Beat shortening at medium speed with electric mixer until fluffy; add sugars, beating well.
Add eggs, beating until blended.
Combine flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture, beating until blended.
Stir in coconut, cereal, vanilla, and pecans.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets.
Bake in batches at 350 F for 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
Remove to wire racks to cool.
Servings: Serve
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 30 min.