Carmen's Cookies

These cookies were developed by Craig and Carmen and me. Craig remembered having a great cookie, and we played with this recipe to get it right. They are substantial cookies, almost like a Cowboy Cookie, but better. Be careful when baking. Just a little undercooked, and they will be soft and chewy. But left in the oven a little longer, and they will be crisper. Cook to your taste.

Cream together in an electric mixer:
1/2 cup salted butter
1/2 cup natural smooth peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar

In a separate bowl, mix together:
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/4 cups oats
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Add to the butter/sugar mixture:
2 tblsp. honey
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tbsp. ground coffee or espresso
3 eggs
1/2 cup toasted coconut
1/2 cup toasted & chopped pecans
1 bag semi sweet chocolate chips

Add the flour mixture to the rest of the ingredients, stir by hand. Spoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes, depending on size of cookies. Watch carefully.