Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups quick oats
• 2 cups wheat flakes cereal (Wheaties)
• 1 cup flaked coconut

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°.

2. Cream shortening with butter. Gradually add sugars and cream thoroughly.

3. Beat eggs in a small bowl and add to cream sugar mixture.

4. In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Slowly add to cream sugar mix.

5. Add vanilla, oatmeal, wheaties & coconut and combine well.

6. Drop by teaspoon onto parchment lined cookie sheet.

7. Bake 10-15 minutes.