2 c. butter
2 c. brown sugar
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
3 c. sifted flour, can use barley flour for wheatless cookie
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
6 c. quick cooking rolled oats
1 1/2 c. flaked coconut
12 oz. chocolate chips (optional)

Cream butter and sugars together until fluffy. Stir in vanilla, add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Sift together flour, salt and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in rolled oats, coconut and chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto well greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.