1 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. quick oats
2 c. coconut
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 c. nuts (walnuts), chopped (optional)

Using mixer, mix sugars and butter. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Chill dough in refrigerator for 1 hour.

Shape into walnut sized balls or larger. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten cookies before baking (glass dipped in sugar). Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until done.