Krunchy Krisps

These cookies live up to their name, they are crispy and crunchy.  They are a nice oatmeal cookie with a little added coconut for texture, and the little addition of cinnamon  really adds a nice flavor. these are quick and easy cookies to make, and are great for packing in lunchboxes. The recipe is from Company's Coming "Cookies" book.

Krunchy Krisps
1 cup butter or hard margarine, softened
3/4 cup granulated (white) sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose (plain) flour
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Preheat oven to 375◦F. Lightly grease or line cookie sheets.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Add remaining ingredients. Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake for about ten minutes until browned. Cool for a few minutes before removing from cookie sheets.
Makes about five dozen (60 cookies), but recipe may easily be halved or doubled.

Paré, Jean. "Krunchy Krisps." Recipe. Cookies, Edmonton Alberta: Company's Coming Publishing Limited, 1989. 16.