1

cup

shortening

1

cup

sugar

1

cup

brown sugar

3

beaten eggs

1

cup

gumdrops, chopped

1

cup

oatmeal

1

teaspoon

vanilla

1

cup

nuts

2 1/2

cup

flour

1

teaspoon

soda

1/2

teaspoon

salt

1

cup

coconut

1

teaspoon

baking powder

1

Pre-heat oven to 350°.

2

Cream shortening and sugars; stir in eggs. Sift dry ingredients together and mix with oatmeal, add

3

to cream mixture. Add vanilla and last stir in gumdrops, nuts, and coconut. Drop by teaspoon on

4

baking sheet.

5

Bake 12 to 15 minutes