Cousin's Favorite Coconut Cookies

Step 1 -In a large bowl, add the shortening, the granulated sugar, and the brown sugar and use an electric hand mixer to beat until it is combined.

Step 2 -Add the eggs and the vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and beat until it is combined.

Step 3 -In a medium bowl, add 2 cups of the flour, the baking powder, the baking soda, and the salt and whisk to combine.

Step 4 -Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and beat to combine.

Step 5 -Add the oats and the coconut to the dough and stir to combine.

Step 6 -Evenly divide the dough into 4 portions.

Step 7 -Use the extra flour to lightly dust a work surface. Add the dough portions and shape each of them into 6-inch-long logs.

Step 8 -Wrap the dough logs in wax paper and place them in the freezer until they are firm, about 2 hours.

Step 9 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 10 -Transfer the dough logs to a flat surface and unwrap them. Cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices and reshape them, as needed.

Step 11 -On one or two ungreased baking sheets, add the dough slices about 2 inches apart and bake until the cookies are golden-brown, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 12 -Transfer the baking sheets to wire racks and let the cookies cool, about 5 minutes.

Step 13 -Transfer the cookies to the wire rack and let them cool completely.

Step 14 -Serve.