Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour (all-purpose)
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. white granulated sugar
  • 1 c. brown sugar, packed lightly
  • 2 eggs (large)
  • 1 tsp. flavoring
  • 2 c. oatmeal
  • 1 pkg. semi-sweet chocolate tidbits
  • raisins or coconut

Method

  • Get flour ready, sift first:
  • flour, soda, salt and baking powder.
  • Cream shortening.
  • Add white sugar first, then brown sugar.
  • Add eggs, one at a time.
  • Mix well.
  • Add flavoring.
  • Add flour all at one time to oatmeal, chocolate tidbits, raisins or coconut.
  • Grease cookie sheet.
  • Drop with teaspoon.
  • Bake at 350° until brown, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.