1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup coconut flakes

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl beat butter and sugars until creamy smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Add oats, mix well. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, mix well. Add chopped pecans and coconut flakes.

Drop dough by rounded spoonfuls onto the cookie sheet. Slightly flatten dough on top using the bottom of a drinking glass.

Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes. Let cool on rack.

Makes approximately 24 cookies.

Submitted by: Jeff Besser