rancheros

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup shredded coconut
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup chopped peanuts

Recipe

• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• sift together flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder and set aside.
• cream together shortening, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy. beat in eggs, vanilla and coconut.
• add sifted ingredients and mix well. stir in oatmeal, chocolate chips and nuts. mix thoroughly.
• drop by teaspoonful ungreased baking sheets. bake for 8--12 minutes until golden brown.