Ingredients
1 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups quick-cooking oats2 cups crisp rice cereal1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats, cereal and coconut.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 7-9 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
