Yield 3-4 dozen1 teaspoon baking soda


1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sifted flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup flaked coconut
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped nuts
2 teaspoon cinnamon
6 ounces chocolate chips

1) Cream shortening, margarine, and sugars until fluffy then beat in eggs.
2) Sift flour.  Add baking soda, baking powder, whole wheat flour, and cinnamon.  Mix together thoroughly. 
3)Mix in coconut, nuts, rolled oats and chocolate chips until well blended.

4)Roll 1 1/4 inch balls.  Space 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets.  Flatten to 1/4 inch evening ragged edges.  Bake at 375 degrees (350 in a convection oven) 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned.  Remove to wire racks while warm.