Shelly's Recipe

OATMEAL SURPRISE COOKIES

Category: Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 3/4 cups quick-cooking oats
1 1/2 cups chocolate-covered raisins
1 cup shredded coconut

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda and pumpkin pie spice; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats, chocolate-covered raisins and coconut.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

Flatten slightly. Bake at 350 degrees 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Makes 3 dozen.