DAVY CROCKETT COOKIES FOR A CROWD

3 cups shortening
3 cups granulated sugar
3 cups brown sugar
9 large eggs
3 tsp vanilla
6 cups flour
1 can coconut
3 tsp salt
3 tsp baking soda
3 tsp baking powder
6 cups oats (uncooked)
1/2 cup nuts
1 large pkg chocolate chips or butterscotch chips

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar; add the eggs. Beat the mixture until well blended. Stir in the vanilla.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder; mix into the sugar mixture. Stir in the coconut, oats, nuts, and chips; mix well. Spoon full teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees 8 to 10 minutes until the cookies are light brown. Do not overcook.

Yield: approximately 10 dozen cookies.

 File photo of Davy Crockett