Cream together butter and sugars until fluffy. Stir in vanilla, then add
eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
Sift together (I don't, rather I just stir) flour, salt, and soda. Add to
creamed mixture. Stir in rolled oats and coconut (will be very stiff and
hard to do! Kitchen aid mixer with shield can handle the job and simplify
life!). Drop by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on well-greased baking
sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on rack.
Makes at least 14 dozen if you use tablespoon, I use teaspoon for smaller
cookie...the better to stuff one whole into your mouth.
Changes...divide dough into thirds, add 1/3 cup coconut to 1/3, add 1/3 cup
of raisins to 1/3, and 1/3 chopped nuts to 1/3. Or do Larry's favorite and
add 1/3 cup chocolate chips to one or more of the thirds in addition!
Or (boring, like the originator of the recipe, his way of fixing...I added
all the other options!!) can omit the coconut and add NOTHING!!
