Hawaiian Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 c Butter-flavored shortening

3/4 c Sugar

3/4 c Brown sugar

1 Egg

1 ts Vanilla

1 1/2 c Flour

1 ts Baking powder

1 ts Baking soda

1/8 ts Salt

2 c Quick oats

1 c Shredded coconut

1 c Macadamia nut bits

1 c Semi-sweet chocolate pieces

Preheat electric oven to 325 F. In large bowl of electric mixer, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Sift flour with baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients. Shape into 1-1/2 inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets and flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes 3 dozen large cookies. Reprinted with permission from: The Electric Kitchen & Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. [Meal-Master compatible format by Karen Mintzias]