WYOMING COWBOY COOKIES

WYOMING COWBOY COOKIES


1 cup flaked coconut
¾ cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
½ cup sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
2 cups old fashioned oats
2 cups chocolate chips


Place coconut and pecans on a 15-in. x 10-in, x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350^ for 6-8 minutes or until toasted, stirring every 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture; beat well. Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, and toasted coconut and pecans.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350^ for about 12 minutes or until browned. Remove to wire rack to cool.

Yield: 36 servings.