It's the quandary that Butter Flavor Crisco was supposed to solve: buttery taste or shortening crispiness? Unfortunately, Butter Flavor Crisco tastes like chemical-y theatre popcorn, so you're still left with the choice. This recipe uses shortening, which makes it different from my usual buttery cowboy cookie, but it's still very good (and crispy!).

COWBOY COOKIES
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 c. old-fashioned oats
3/4 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. chopped roasted peanuts
1/2 c. sweetened shredded coconut

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cream shortening and sugars together. Add egg and beat until light and fluffy. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder and blend well.
Mix in remaining ingredients by hand. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls on nonstick baking sheets and bake 12 minutes, or until golden at edges. Cool on paper towels.
Makes 30 to 36 cookies.