Raisin-Chip Oatmeal Cookies recipe

2 cups butter or margarine, softened
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
1 2/3 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips (24 ounces)
3 cups coarsely chopped nuts
2 cups raisins
1 cup flaked coconut

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.

Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips, nuts, raisins and coconut. Drop by heaping tablespoonsful 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yields 12 dozen.