Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats1 cup sweetened shredded coconut5 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Beat in oats and coconut.
Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes.
Break each candy bar into 12 pieces; press a chocolate piece into the center of each warm cookie. Remove to wire racks.