1 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. flaked coconut
2 c. oatmeal (quick cooking)
2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. crushed nuts

Mix butter, brown sugar, white sugar and eggs. Then add rest of the ingredients. Mix well. Roll into balls and press down. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Variations: For special Christmas cookies, omit chocolate chip and add 1 cup cut up gumdrops. Decorate top with 1/2 of a gumdrop in middle of each cookie. (Optional) Walnuts and chocolate chips.