Everything Nice Coconut Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter or margarine (2 sticks)
• 2 cups old fashioned oats
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups flaked coconut
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar

• 1 (10-12 ounce) bag chocolate chips or 1 cup raisins
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

1. 1

   Cream butter and sugars together. Add vanilla, eggs and spices.

2. 2

   Add rest of ingredients except for chocolate chips if using.

3. 3

   Mix well.

4. 4

   Add chocolate chips.

5. 5

   Drop large spoonfouls about 3" apart on large greased cookie sheet or ungreased parchment paper (works much better!).

6. 6

   Push tops down slightly with back of a spoon.

7. 7

   Bake in preheated oven at 350 for about 10-12 minutes or when edges are turning brown and centers are almost set.

8. 8

   Enjoy!