1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup gumdrops (cut)
1 cup white sugar
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup coconut
Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.