Icebox Oatmeal Cookies

Martha Tedrow

Ingredients

1/2 Cups Coconut
1/2 Cups Nuts
3 7/8 Cups Quick Oats
1 7/8 Teaspoons Salt
2 7/8 Teaspoons Baking Soda
1 1/2 Cups Sifted Flour
1 7/8 Teaspoons Vanilla
2 7/8 Eggs
1 7/8 Cups Sugar
1/2 Cups Shortening
1/2 Cups Butter

Instructions

Cream butter, shortening and sugar together until smooth. Add eggs one at a time mixing well between each. Add in flour, soda, salt and oatmeal. Knead to mix. Divide dough into two. To one half add the nuts and to the other half coconut. Shape into two rolls wrap well and chill overnight. Slice with a very sharp knife. Bake 12-15 minutes at 375 degrees.