Coconut Oatmeal Cookies

Submitted by Lilia from VT

"This is a variation on a traditional oatmeal cookie. The white chocolate is a delicate touch to a rich, delicious cookie. Enjoy!"

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup flaked coconut
1 cup white chocolate chips

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. In a medium bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Mix in the egg and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in the rolled oats, coconut, and white chocolate chips. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.

3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Groups:
Cookies, Dessert

Preparation Time:
15 mins

Cooking Time:
10 mins

Servings:
makes 2 dozen