*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                            Alabama Cookies

Recipe By     : America's Best Recipes
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1      cup           shortening
  1      cup           sugar
  1      cup           brown sugar firmly packed
  2                    eggs
  1      teaspoon      vanilla
  1 1/2  cups          flour
  1      teaspoon      salt
  2      cups          regular oats
  2      cups          chopped pecans
  1      cup           rice crispies
  1      cup           flaked coconut

Cream shortening, gradually add sugars, beating well at medium speed
of mixer. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well. Combine flour and salt,
add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in oats and remaining
ingredients. Drop dough by heaping teaspoons onto greased cookie
sheets. Bake at 325° for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool slightly on
cookie sheets, remove to wire rack to cool completely. 6 dozen

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