Cowboy Cookies III

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup shredded coconut

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
5. Mix in the chocolate chips, walnuts, oats, and coconut.
6. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Cowboy cookies originated in the 1800s, when cowboys on cattle drives would need hearty, filling foods to keep up their energy.
• These cookies are also known as Texas Cowboy Cookies and Trail Cookies.
• Adding oats and other ingredients to chocolate chip cookies is a common way to make them even more delicious and nutritious.