Coconut Oatmeal Cookies

1/2 cup butter, salted

1/2 cup Crisco

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups old fashioned oats

1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes

Directions

Preheat oven 350 degrees F.

1. In a standing mixer beat butter, Crisco, sugars and vanilla until light and fluffy. (About 8 minutes) Next beat in eggs.

2. In a medium sized bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, and baking soda together; add to creamed mixture. Next stir in oats and coconut.

3. Shape cookie dough into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on a large baking sheet. Place on the middle rack in oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cookies set on baking sheet for 1-2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes: Store cooled cookies in a covered container, sealed bag or cookie jar. If freezing store in freezer safe bags, covered dishware, such as Pyrex brand.

*I found this recipe on Pinterest and it came from http://athriftymom.com/coconut-oatmeal-cookies-money-saving-recipe/

These are a favorite at our house!