Thick and chewy cowboy cookies are jam-packed with oats, coconut, chocolate chips and nuts.

Cowboy Cookies

2 cups brown sugar

2 cups granulated sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 cup milk

4 cups all-purpose flour

3 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups butter or margarine

4 large eggs

3 cups old-fashioned (rolled) oats

1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Beat together the sugars, butter or margarine and eggs; add the vanilla and milk; mix well. Stir in the flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Stir in the oatmeal, coconut, chocolate chips and nuts; mix well.
3. Drop by spoonful onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.

Makes 6 to 7 dozen.