In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This step is essential for giving your cookies the perfect texture.

Beat in the eggs and vanilla until well combined. The eggs will help bind the dough and add richness.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the salt, baking soda, flour, oatmeal, and coconut. This ensures that the leavening and salt are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Stir until everything is incorporated, but don’t overmix.

Now comes the fun part—fold in your choice of chocolate chips, raisins, nuts, or even chopped dates. This is where you can truly make the recipe your own.

Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop the dough onto a prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. If you prefer, you can also form the dough into 2-inch rolls, wrap them in plastic, chill in the fridge, and slice into rounds when ready to bake.

Bake the cookies at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.