"Cowless" Cow Patties

1 c. shortening
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
2 c. brown sugar
4 eggs
2 t. vanilla
1 t. soda
1 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
4 1/2 c. flour
1 c. coconut
1 c. pecans or your favorite nuts
2 c. crushed cornflakes
1 (6 oz.) pkg. milk chocolate chips
8 T. cocoa (optional but really good)

Cream shortening, butter, and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder, and soda, mixing well. Add the rest of the ingredients. Mix and drop by large spoonfuls on cookie sheet. Spread each one slightly with back of spoon.

Bake at 350 until done.