Outstanding Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. margarine or butter, softened
1 1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
2 1/2 c. quick cooking oats
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. M&M's plain chocolate candies
3/4 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. raisins
1/4 c. flaked or shredded coconut, if desired

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Mix brown sugar, margarine, vanilla and egg in large bowl until well blended.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool 3 minutes before removing from pan.
Makes 4 1/2 dozen.