1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar, tightly packed
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3 c. oatmeal
1 lg. chocolate chips
1/2 c. coconut
1 c. chopped pecans; optional

Cream together butter and sugars until light. Add eggs one at a time, add vanilla. Beat until blended. Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in oatmeal, nuts, chips, and coconut. Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden.