Raisin-Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Yield: 12 dozen

Ingredients

• 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 (24 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 cups coarsely chopped nuts
• 2 cups raisins
• 1 cup flaked coconut

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Beat in vanilla extract.
5. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
6. Stir in chocolate chips, nuts, raisins and coconut.
7. Drop by heaping tablespoonsful 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Remove to wire racks to cool.