Cowboy Cookies

1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup shortening
2 cups flour
2 eggs
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 cups rolled oats
1 (6-ounce) package chocolate chips
1/3 cup coconut

Cream shortening and sugars; add eggs and continue beating until fluffy. Add flour, soda, salt, baking powder and vanilla. Mix until well-blended. Add rolled oats, chips, and coconut. Nuts and raisins can be added as well, if desired. Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 12 to 13 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes about 7 dozen small cookies.