Crisp Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

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.

Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven or until edges are lightly browned.