Ann's Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla; mix
well. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; add
to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the chips, coconut and walnuts if
desired. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets.
Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cookies

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Ann's Chocolate Chip Cookies cont.

are set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Yield: about 9 dozen.

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