Instructions:

Dishpan Cookies

2 cups butter
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
5 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
8 ounces finely grated chocolate bar
3 cups chopped walnuts
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Blend oatmeal in blender until a fine powder.

Cream butter and both sugars. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix together with flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a very large bowl. Add chips, candy, nuts, raisins and coconut.

Roll into balls and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake for 6 minutes.

Makes 6 dozen.