Recipe(tried): Coconut Oatmeal Cookies

Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
Makes 2 dozen

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

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

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.