Crunchy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped dates or raisins
• 1 cup coconut, shredded
• 2 1/2 cups oatmeal
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 5 tablespoons water
• 2 cups flour sifted with the dry ingredients