Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 cup shortening

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 2 cups flour

• 1 cup regular oats

• 1 tsp. baking soda

• 1tsp. baking powder

• 1 cup coconut  

• 1 cup Rice Krispies

• 1 tsp. vanilla

Optional Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped pecans

• 1 cup butterscotch chips

• 1 cup raisins

Method:

Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to sugar mixture, beating until blended. Stir in coconut, cereal, vanilla, and, if desired, any optional ingredient. Drop on cookie sheets.

Bake at 350º for 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove to wire racks to cool.