Oatmeal Cookies

2 cups cups oats or 1 ½ cups oats and ½ cup coconut
1 ¾ cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 cup butter
1 sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine oats, flour, baking powder and soda; set aside. In a large bowl cream together butter and sugars until fluffy; beat in egg until blended. Add vanilla and coconut (if using.) Mix well. Add dry ingredients and mix just until blended. Shape into 2-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake at 375°10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 4 dozen.