COWBOY COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a large bowl, beat the butter until pale yellow, about 2 - 3 minutes.
• Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar and beat for about three minutes until fluffy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Add the vanilla and mix well.
• Pour in the rolled oats and coconut, then sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix until blended.
• Stir in the chocolate chips.
• Grab about 1/4 cup of the dough and loosely shape into a ball about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter. Place on the ungreased cookie sheet, then pat it down just slightly, with plenty of room around each cookie. I can fit about eight cookies per cookie sheet.
• Bake for 10 - 12 minutes, until they begin to get golden brown around the edges.
• Remove from oven and let cool for about five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool the rest of the way.