Ingredients

1 -1/4 cups of boiling water

1 cup of quick cook oats

1/2 cup of shortening

1 cup of lt. brown sugar

1 cup of granulated sugar

2 eggs (beaten)

1-1/2 cups of sifted flour

1 tsp.of cinnamon

1/2 tsp.of baking powder

1 tsp.of baking soda

1/2 tsp.of salt

I cup of nuts

1 stick of butter

1 cup of brown sugar

1 tsp.of vanilla

1 cup of coconut

1 cup of evaporated milk

Preparation

Combine and let stand for 20 minutes.: 1-1/4 cups of boiling water 1 cup of quick cook oats.

Cream Together: 1/2 cup of shortening 1 cup of light brown sugar 1 cup of granulated sugar 2 eggs (beaten)

Add oats mixture from top and mix well.

Sift together and add to above mixture: 1-1/2 cups of sifted flour 1 tsp. of cinnamon 1 tsp. of baking soda 1/2 tsp. of baking powder 1/2 tsp. of salt 1 cup of nuts

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes in greased and floured baking dish. Put topping on warm dish.

Topping: 1 stick of butter 1 cup of brown sugar 1 tsp. of vanilla 1/2 cup of evaporated milk 1 cup of coconut

Put under broiler until light brown and bubbly. (3-4 minutes)