Rancheros Cookies

Total Time: 28 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup coconut, shredded
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup peanuts or 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• 2 sift together flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder and set aside; cream together shortening, brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in eggs, vanilla and coconut. add sifted ingredients and mix well; stir in oatmeal, chocolate chips and nuts, mix thoroughly.
• 3 drop by teaspoonful onto ungreased baking sheets; bake for 8--12 minutes until golden brown.