Coconut Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

Quite simply the best cookies in the world - certainly not diet food.

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 sticks butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups shredded coconut
• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups oatmeal
• 2 tsps baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 dash salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 8 oz dates, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 °F (160 °C).
2. Cream sugars and butter until fluffy.
3. Add eggs and mix well.
4. Add remaining ingredients and mix.
5. Line cookie sheet with baking parchment.
6. Drop by teaspoon-ful on parchment.
7. Flatten.
8. Bake at 325 °F for 10 - 12 minutes.