Dad's Favorite Cookies

Not exactly an old family recipe but this is his favorite cookie that he always requests for every birthday, Father's day, and Christmas. These are just basic oatmeal cookies.

2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (use whole wheat for healthier option)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (I usually put a little more)
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup chopped toasted walnuts (optional)
1 cup raisins (optional)
1 1/2 cups (or more) chocolate chips (optional... but this is what I usually put in :))
1 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Preheat oven to 350. Grease 2 large baking sheets. In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and vanilla together until light and fluffy. add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in flour mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, blending well after each addition. Stir in nuts/raisins/chocolate chips. Drop dough by heaping tablespoons, 1 1/2 inches apart, on prepared baking sheets.

Baking 9 to 13 minutes (I usually do 11) or until golden brown. Let stand on baking sheets 2 minutes before transferring to racks to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature 10 days; freeze for longer storage.