COWBOY COOKIES

1 stick butter

1 c. sugar

1 c. brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. soda

2 c. flour

2 c. quick rolled oats

1 c. chocolate chips

1 c. coconut

1 c. chopped nuts (OPTIONAL)
Beat sugars, shortening, eggs and vanilla together until smooth. Add salt and baking powder, soda and flour; mix well. Stir in rolled oats, chips, coconut and nuts.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes