John Rickard 's  Oatmeal Cookies

1-1/2 cup Lard (Crisco)

2 cups brown sugar

t teas vanilla

1/2 teas soda

2 eggs

1Tablespoon baking powder

2 cups oats

2 cups coconut

Cream shortening, sugar, add eggs,  mix in sifted flour, with baking powder, salt, soda 

Add: Vanilla, Oats & Coconut

Drop by spoon and press with fork

Bake 10-15 min 350 deg.

Submitted by: Lina R Cleveland