Outstanding Oatmeal Cookies
["1 c. butter", "1 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar", "1 egg", "1 1/4 tsp. vanilla", "2 1/2 c. quick oats (uncooked)", "1 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. M&M's (plain)", "1/2 c. raisins", "3/4 c. chopped nuts", "1/4 c. coconut (optional)"]
["Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy; blend in egg and vanilla.", "Add combined oats, flour, soda and salt and mix well.", "Stir in remaining ingredients.", "Drop dough on ungreased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.", "Let cool 3 minutes and remove from pan.", "Yield:", "4 dozen 2 1/2-inch cookies."]
["butter", "brown sugar", "egg", "vanilla", "oats", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "raisins", "nuts", "coconut"]