Redfield Recipes: Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Coconut Cookies

Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Coconut Cookies

John's Uncle Ralph would eat them exclusively if he could

1	cup	softened butter
1¹/₂	cups	packed brown sugar
¹/₂	cup	white sugar
2	eggs
2	Tb	milk
2	tsp	vanilla
1³/₄	cups	all purpose flour
1	tsp	baking soda
¹/₂	tsp	salt
3	cups	rolled oats
2	cups	semisweet chocolate chips
1	cup	chopped walnuts (optional; also good with pecans)
1	cup	shredded coconut

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and the sugars until smooth. Beat in the eggs (one at a time if you like), then stir in the milk and vanilla.

Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir it into the sugar mixture until well blended. Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut until evenly distributed.

Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. (The original recipe calls for rounded tablespoons, but they're excellent made into balls of 2 or 3 tablespoons each, then squished about ³/₄" thick and baked for 10-15 minutes.)

Bake 10-12 minutes at 375°F for a chewy cookie or 14 minutes for a firm cookie.

Cool for 1 minute on the cookie sheet and remove to a wire rack. Cool completely and store in a tightly sealed container.