OATMEAL EVERYTHING COOKIES

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I came up with this recipe when I looked through my baking drawer and saw small amounts of different cookie "add-ins". They travel well and were a big hit when I sent them to a soldier friend in Afghanistan.

Provided by Deanna Ogle

Categories     Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 c margarine or butter, softened
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c quick cooking oats
2 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 c golden raisins
1/2 c dried cranberries
1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c chopped walnuts
1/2 c coconut, flaked

Steps:

  • 1. Beat margarine, sugars, eggs and vanilla for 5 minutes.
  • 2. Combine dry ingredients, add slowly to creamed mixture. Stir in fruits, chips and nuts.
  • 3. Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes. Cool on racks. Makes 4 1/2 dozen.
  • 4. NOTES: You can use any favorite combination of chips, dried fruit, nuts and/or coconut in these cookies, as long as the total amount adds up to 2 1/2 cups.

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