1/2 c shortening 1/2 c butter 1 c sugar 1 c packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 t vanilla ~~~~~~~ 1/4 t salt 1 1/2 c flour 1/2 t baking powder 1/2 t baking soda ~~~~~~~ 1 c coconut 3 c oatmeal 1/2 c chopped nuts

Cream first 6 ingredients. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Mix in coconut, oatmeal and nuts. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes.