Aunt Reta's Cookies

Here is another recipe from Great Aunt Reta. These are one of our family favorites!

Cream:

2 C. shortening

1 1/2 C. brown sugar

1 1/2 C. sugar

Add:

4 eggs

2 tsp. vanilla

2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. baking soda in 2 TBSP hot water

MIX WELL

Add:

1 C. flaked or shredded coconut

3/4 C. Nuts (pecans)

1 12 oz pkg. choc. chips

4 C. oatmeal

3 C. flour

Method

Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Bake 350, 10 min. until just starting to brown.