Giddy Up for Cowboy Cookies

BY JO MCCLURE

COWBOY COOKIES

1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 3/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk chocolate chips 1 cup quick oats 3/4 cup chopped pecans 3/4 cup coconut flakes

Mix butter and sugars on low speed and add the eggs and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients including the oats and add to the creamed mixture. Add chocolate chips, pecans and coconut. Drop by teaspoons onto a baking sheet and bake at 400˚ for 8-9 minutes. Makes about 2-3 dozen cookies.