Ingredients
1
cup sugar
1
cup firmly packed brown sugar
1
cup margarine or butter, softened
2
eggs
2
cups all purpose flour
1
teaspoon baking powder
1
teaspoon baking soda
1
teaspoon salt
2
cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1
cup coconut
1/2
to 1 cup chopped nuts
Preparation
In large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, margarine and eggs; beat well. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in oats, coconut and nuts. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into roll 2 inches in diameter; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
Heat oven to 375°F. Cut dough into 1/4-inch slices. Place slices 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375°F. for 8 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets.
