High-Octane Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 large cookie sheets and set aside.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, stir together the flour, coconut, oats, baking soda, and salt with a fork.
3. 3
   Add raisins, pecans, and chocolate chips and mix well.
4. 4
   In another bowl, beat butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Add egg, mashed banana, and vanilla, and beat until smooth.
6. 6
   Pour over dry ingredients and stir with a spoon until just mixed.
7. 7
   With a 1/4 cup measure, scoop dough from bowl and drop onto baking sheets, setting several inches apart (do not flatten dough).
8. 8
   Bake until golden brown, about 18 minutes, switching pan positions halfway through if using 1 oven.
9. 9
   Remove from oven and transfer with a spatula to baking racks to cool for soft cookies, or cool on baking sheets for slightly crisper cookies.
10. 10
    Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.