Coconut-Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip Cookies

 Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups rolled oats, uncooked 1 6-oz pkg chocolate chips                                                                                                                                                                                                         
• 2 cups crisp rice cereal ( Rice Krispies)
• 1 cup flaked coconut

Directions

1. Beat shortening and sugars at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended; add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
2. Combine flour and next 2 ingredients; add to shortening mixture, mixing well.
3. Stir in oats and remaining ingredients.
4. Shape into 1-inch balls, and place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets; flatten slightly with fork.
5. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes.
6. Transfer to wire racks to cool.