Rich Oatmeal Cookies

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons boiling water
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
• 2 cups flour, sifted
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 3/4 cup coconut

Recipe

• 1 cream butter and shortening.
• 2 blend in brown sugar. add baking soda dissolved in boiling water, vanilla, and lemon extract.
• 3 add gradually, sifted flour, salt and coconut. work in 2 cups rolled oats.
• 4 form dough into small balls. place on greased baking sheet. press flat with floured fork.
• 5 bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes.