Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

Submitted by 3boys-and-me

"Wonderful oatmeal cookies, I have made these since I was a little girl."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 5-6 Dozen

ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 cups oatmeal
• 1 cup coconut
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

directions

1. Melt Shortening and pour over next 7 ingredients. Add eggs and vanilla. Work with a big spoon or hands (dough will be very crumbly). Make into balls about the size of a walnut and bake on a greased cookie sheet at 325 degrees for 8 to 10 minute Let stand before trying to remove from pan. Yield 5-6 dozen.