Oatmeal Gems

Ingredients

• 0.5 C butter
• 0.5 C granulated sugar
• 0.5 C light-brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 0.25 pt.
• 0.5 double acting baking powder
• 1 vanilla
• 1 C quick oats - unworked
• 0.75 C flour
• 1 can flaked coconut

Instructions

1. 1. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and light-brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2. Add egg and vanilla; beat until combined.
3. 3. Stir in 1/4 + pt., double acting baking powder, flour, and unworked quick oats until just combined.
4. 4. Fold in flaked coconut.
5. 5. You may add 1/2 t cinnamon, 1/4 + 1/2 t. cloves & freshly grated nutmeg, or mix in nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins if desired.
6. 6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet and bake 8-10 minutes at 350°F or until brown.