Gum Drop Cookies

1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 cups flour
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup coconut
1/3 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup gumdrops, cut in half
Nuts Optional

Mix shortening and sugars. Add eggs and dry ingredients. Make into balls. Press with fork that has been dipped in milk. Add gumdrop to top. Bake at 350° until golden.