CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES LIKE FAMOUS AMOS
(Gloria Pitzer)

3/4 lb. butter
3/4 c. Crisco oil
1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
2 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 t. baking soda
3/4 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
1 1/2 t. vanilla
4 c. flour
7 oz. flaked coconut
12 oz. semi-sweet morsels
6 oz. broken pecans

As listed mix all ingredients together well. Shape into 2 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 375° for 15 minutes or til firm and set. Transfer at once to paper towels. Cool.
(makes 4 dozen)

June 2000