posted by Frances Freeman 06-25-100 12:39 PM
Hawaiian Oatmeal Dreams
1 cup sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup coconut
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Sift flour once, measure and add baking powder, soda and salt and sift again. Cream shortening and sugars. Add egg and beat well. Add vanilla and blend. Add sifted dry ingredients and mix well. Add oats and coconut and mix until blended. Shape into small balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. You can add nuts which makes them better. Makes 3 dozen