Loaded Cookies

Loaded Chip Cookies

2 sticks butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 cups old fashion oats
1 1/2 cup flaked coconut
4 oz. white chocolate cut into 1/2" chunks
1 cup chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat butter, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in eggs, baking soda and salt. On low speed beat in flour just until blended. Stir in oats, coconut, white chocolate and nuts. Roll into 1 1/2" balls and place 2" apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 11-13 minutes or until golden brown on the bottoms and around the edges. Makes about 4 dozen.

Changes - Of course you can use milk chocolate. You might add 1/2 cup of dried cranberries or raisins. You might even try mixed nuts. Make sure the oatmeal is Old Fashion Oats, not quick cook. This recipe is a actually a catch all cookie. I use just about anything left in the cabinet.