Crisp Oatmeal Cookies

 These have become my new favorite cookie.  I just love how the edges have a crunch and the inside has a chewy texture.  You can mix in some of your favorites aslo!  Even the kids like these. They don't like the soft oatmeal ones, but these are gone instantly.  Enjoy!

Source:  www.allrecipes.com

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup flaked coconut (optional) I toast it 1/2 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate I use white chips (optional) I add 1/2 cup macadamia nuts or peanuts

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2.	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.
3.	Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are lightly browned.