Crunchy Christmas Cookies

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon each baking powder, cinnamon and salt
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup bran flakes
1/2 cup coconut*
1/2 cup chocolate chips*
1/2 cup raisins*

*Optional, but tastes great in them!

Cream butter; add sugar, then egg and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Last add oatmeal, flakes and optional ingredients. Roll in small balls and place on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees

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