Carrot Cookies

2 cups flour
1/2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup lard
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup coconut shredded
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup grated carrots
1 cup nuts(optional)

Preheat oven 350 F

1) Combine lard and sugar then add eggs,vanilla and salt.
2)Add grated carrots,coconut and nuts.
3) Stir in oatmeal then flour with baking soda and baking powder.
Drop by tsp full onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake 18 to 22 minutes