Coconut Oatmeal Refrigerator Cookies

• flour, sifted↗1 1⁄2 cups
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• butter↗1 cup
• brown sugar↗1 cup
• sugar↗1 cup
• eggs↗2
• quick oats↗3 cups
• pecans, chopped↗1⁄2 cup
• coconut1 1⁄2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cream shortening, add sugar and eggs.

2. 2

   Blend in flour, soda, and salt.

3. 3

   Mix in oats, pecans, and coconut.

4. 4

   Shape into three logs about 2 inches in diameter.

5. 5

   Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate for 24 hours.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

7. 7

   Slice dough into 1/4 to 1/8 inch thickness and back for 10 minutes.