Clear The Cupboard Coconut Oatmeal Pecan Cookies

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This snappy little oatmeal cookie loaded with coconut and pecans is from southern living magazine. i make them with a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop for uniformity and end up with perfectly crispy/chewy cookies that bake evenly from the center to the edge.

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Steps

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Beat shortening at medium speed with electric mixer until fluffy.

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Add sugars , beating well.

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Add eggs , beating until blended.

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Combine flour , oats , baking soda , baking powder , and salt.

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Gradually add to sugar mixture , beating until blended.

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Stir in coconut , cereal , vanilla , and pecans.

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Drop by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets.

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Bake in batches at 350f for 10 minutes or until lightly golden.

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Remove to wire racks to cool.

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Ingredients

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shortening, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, flaked coconut, crisp rice cereal, vanilla extract, pecans