CHOCOLATE CHIP DELIGHT

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1-1/2 cups shortening

3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup white sugar 2 eggs

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup coconut

2-1/4 cups quick or old fashioned oats

12 oz. semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips

Yield: 4 dozen cookies or 2 cookie bars

Temperature: 350°F/177°C

Bake Time: 12-15 minutes

Combine flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a small bowl to create a flour mixture and set aside. Attach the Beaters, place shortening in the Mixing Bowl and beat on Speed 5 for 2 minutes. Add both sugars and cream on Speed 5 for 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla extract and continue to mix on Speed 7 for 1 minute.

Remove Beaters and attach Cookie Dough Hooks. Add the flour mixture and beat on Speed 5 until combined. Add coconut and half of the oatmeal, mix on Speed 5 for 2 minutes. Add remaining oatmeal and mix on Speed 5 until mixed.

Drop by teaspoon onto lightly greased cookie sheet and bake as directed.

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