Holiday Cookies

One of my all time favorites from my mom-Perfect for everyday as well as holidays!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 48-60 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter
• 1  cup granulated sugar
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 2  large eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups quick oats
• 1  cup  shredded coconut
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1  cup raisins
• 1  cup dates, chopped

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a small mixing bowl, cream together butter, eggs, sugars and vanilla. Set aside.
3. In large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
4. Stir creamed mixture into dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
5. Add oatmeal, coconut, walnuts, raisins and dates, stir to combine.
6. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet.
7. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light brown.
8. Cool slightly before removing from baking sheet.