Chewy Coconut Cranberry Cookies

These chewy oatmeal cookies really hit the spot.

There is a tasty balance of salty and sweet and the coconut and cranberries add chewiness and flavor.

Once you taste them you might want to double the recipe to make a bigger batch.

Chewy Coconut Cranberry Cookies
(makes 3 dozen cookies)

2/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cream together shortening, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Add vanilla and egg and mix well.

Add flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Mix well.

Stir in the oats, coconut and dried cranberries.

Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheets. Space them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the sheetpans for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.