Cowboy Cookies

You don’t have to round up cattle or ride into the sunset to appreciate a cookie that doesn’t mess around. Packed with coconut, raisins, nuts, and chocolate chips, these are perfect for the cowboy or cowgirl in you who needs a wholesome treat that will go the distance.

Ingredients

1 cup vegetable shortening or 1/2 pound (2 sticks) margarine or butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups Large Flake Quaker^® Oats or Quick Quaker^® Oats (uncooked)
2 cups (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup raisins

How to make it

Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat shortening and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; mix well. Add oats, chocolate chips, nuts, coconut and raisins; mix well.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.