Coconut Oatmeal Refrigerator Cookies

This is a family favorite cookie that's always popular around the holidays. No cookie tray is complete without them.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 3 Dozen Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour, sifted
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup butter
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  eggs
• 3  cups quick oats
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups coconut

Directions

1. Cream shortening, add sugar and eggs.
2. Blend in flour, soda, and salt.
3. Mix in oats, pecans, and coconut.
4. Shape into three logs about 2 inches in diameter.
5. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate for 24 hours.
6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
7. Slice dough into 1/4 to 1/8 inch thickness and back for 10 minutes.