Oatmeal Coconut Cookies

by Terrence
(Manitoba, Canada)

Oatmeal Coconut Cookies

3/4 cup butter
1 1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups rolled or old fashioned oats
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/4 cup sesame seeds

* beat together soft butter and brown sugar
* beat in egg and vanilla
* combine dry ingredients, stir with fork
* add dry to butter mixture in thirds
* stir in oats
* stir in coconut
* stir in sesame seeds

Bake as rounded spoonfuls on greased baking sheet, for 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Can also add in chocolate chips and/or craisins.