Deanna's Daughter

We were backing out of the garage into the alley and it was a very snowy, gloomy morning.  Waverly chose this moment to yell, ‘And we’re off into the wilderness!’.  ‘What does that mean?’, Marlow inquired – ‘I don’t know’, Waverly answered honestly.

This recipe is directly from Deanna, I don’t know where she got it, but it’s probably been passed on to everyone who’s ever tried one.  Enjoy!

Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

1 c. margarine

1 c. sugar

1/2 c. brown sugar

1 egg

1 t. vanilla

1 c. unsweetened coconut

1 1/2 c. flour

1 1/4 c. oatmeal

1 t. baking soda

1 t. baking powder

2 T. cocoa

1/4 t. salt

1 1/2 c. chocolate chips

1/2 c. chopped pecans

Either by hand or using an electric mixer, cream together the margarine and both sugars, then add the egg, vanilla and coconut and mix well.

In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour thru salt) and then add to the original mixture making sure to blend well.  Finally add the chocolate chips and nuts.

Roll the dough into balls and place on a cookie sheet covered in parchment – press the balls with a fork to flatten slightly and bake for 12 minutes at 350.