1.Cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl.

2.Add beaten eggs and vanilla.

3.In a separate bowl mix together salt, baking soda, flour, oatmeal, and coconut.

4.Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until combined.

5.At this time you can fold in the optional nuts, chocolate chips, raisins, or dates.

6.Use a cookie scoop, drop dough onto a baking sheet (making sure not to overcrowd the pan) and bake immediately. Or, form the dough into 2″ rolls in plastic and refrigerate until chilled then slice.

7.Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes.