Ingredients
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1/2 cup shortening
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1 cup brown sugar, packed or 2 tablespoons molasses
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1 cup white sugar (or Splenda or 1/2 cup Splenda for Baking)
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1/2 cup butter
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2 cups flour
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1 cup flaked coconut
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 cups rolled oats
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1 cup raisins or 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In mixing bowl cream shortening,butter,and sugars.
- Add eggs and vanilla until blended.
- Set aside.
- In separate bowl, combine dry ingredients.
- Withholding coconut until all other 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 brown.
- Remove from oven immedietly- if overcooked cookies get HARD.