2 C sifted flour 1 t baking powder 2/3 C lard 1 C sugar 2 C oats 1/2 C nuts 1 t soda 1/2 t salt 1 C brown sugar 2 eggs 1 (4 ounce) can coconut

Sift together flour, soda, baking power & salt. Cream lard with sugars til light & fluffy. Add eggs & mix well. Add oats & sifted ingredients. Stir in coconut & nuts. Mix well. Roll dough into balls about size of a walnut. Place on cookie sheet & bake in a moderate oven (375) for 10-15 minutes, or til lightly browned, yield: 6 dozen cookies.