COCOANUT GUMDROP COOKIES

Yield: Makes 5 dozen cookies.

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar;
• 1 cup brown sugar;
• 1 cup shortening;
• 2 eggs;
• 2 cups flour;
• 1 teaspoon soda;
• 1 teaspoon baking powder;
• ½ teaspoon salt;
• 1 cup gumdrops (omit the black ones) cut up;
• 2 cups quick rolled oats;
• 1 teaspoon vanilla;

Directions

1. Mix to-gether:
2. Sift to-gether:
3. Add to the above mixture, beat well; then add,
4. Shape in small balls on a greased baking sheet and press with a fork. Bake in 350 degree oven about 15 minutes.

Timing

• about 15 minutes

Temperature

• 350 degree oven

Equipment

• measuring cups and spoons; mixing bowl; sifter; mixing or beating utensil; knife and cutting board; greased baking sheet; fork; oven