Beat together brown sugar and margarine until blended. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until mixture is fluffy.

Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Add to wet ingredients, beating until well blended.

Stir in oats, coconut, and chocolate chips.

Drop dough in rounded tablespoons onto cookie sheets, about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven until lightly browned, 9 or 10 minutes. Let cookies cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.

• 625 ml 2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 250 ml 1 cup soft margarine
• 2 2 eggs
• 5 ml 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 500 ml 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 5 ml 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 ml 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 ml 1/2 tsp salt
• 500 ml 2 cups rolled or large flake oats
• 250 ml 1 cup flaked coconut
• 250 ml 1 cup chocolate chips