Grandma Clara Olsen's Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

1 cup white sugar

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup melted shortening

2 eggs (unbeaten)

1 cup coconut

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. vanilla

1/4 tsp. almond extract

1 1/2 cups flour

4 cups rolled oats

(Add in chocolate chips or raisins, or leave plain)

Mix in order given adding the oats last. Mix well. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake at 300 degrees for 12-15 min. Leave on pan 2 to 3 minutes before removing.