2 cups butter, softened 2 cups brown sugar 2 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 eggs 3 cups flour, sifted 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons baking soda 6 cups quick-cooking oats 1 1/2 cups coconut (optional: mini chocolate chips) | | | Cream together butter and sugars until light. Stir in vanilla, then add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Sift together the flour, salt, and soda. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in rolled oats and coconut. The dough will be stiff. Drop by tablespoon about 2 inches apart on well-greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on rack. Yields 14 dozen.
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