Step 1

Cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl.

Step 2

Add beaten eggs and vanilla.

Step 3

In a separate bowl mix together salt, baking soda, flour, oatmeal, and coconut.

Step 4

Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until combined.

Step 5

At this time you can fold in the optional nuts, chocolate chips, raisins, or dates.

Step 6

Use a cookie scoop, drop dough onto a baking sheet (making sure not to overcrowd the pan) and bake immediately. Or, form the dough into 2" rolls in plastic and refrigerate until chilled then slice.

Step 7

Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes.