Crisp Oatmeal Cookies

By cuznvin

Crispy, delicious oatmeal cookies."

Ingredients

• INGREDIENTS:
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut (optional)
• 1/2 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate
• chips (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar. Mix in the egg and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter until well blended. Mix in the oats, coconut and chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Roll dough into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
3. Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are lightly browned.