Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies (Erin)

Pre-heat oven to 375
Bake 8-10 min

Cream Together:
1 C. brown sugar (packed)
1 C. white sugar
1 C. butter (room temp. softened)

Add:
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla

Mix in:
2 C. flour (1/2 whole wheat or all)
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

After mixer has blended in the majority of flour, keep mixer on and add:
2 1/2 C. oats
Optional: 1/2 C. coconut and decrease oats

When mostly blended add:
1 bag chocolate chips

Tips:
-after the chocolate chips are added, keep mixing and add a little more flour at a time until the dough pulls from the side. A combination of the right amount of flour and slightly chilled dough keeps the cookies from going completely flat when baked!

-depending on size of cookie bake just until they start getting a little golden brown on top. I like to under bake because they firm up after cooling and I prefer on the soft side, especially if you freeze some of the cookies. You will probably think they are not done, but if you want them perfect, take them out anyway and let cool!