In a medium mixing bowl cream shortening, butter, and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla until blended. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients, withholding the coconut until all other dry ingredients are blended. Add coconut.
Combine wet and dry ingredients until moist. Drop on greased cookie sheet about 1-2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven immedietly- if overcooked cookies get HARD.
