Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups flaked coconut

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
2. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together into a bowl.
3. Cream the butter and the sugar together. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Add the flour mixture and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in the oats and flaked coconut.
4. Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.