2 sticks butter ( softened) 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 11/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups oats, uncooked 1 cup chopped dried apricots 1/4 cup coconut 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

1- preheat oven to 350*. In large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low; beat in eggs, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, almond extract, and salt until well blended. Stir in oats and remaining ingredients. 2- drop dough by rounded measuring tablespoons, 2 inches apart, onto undressed cookies sheet. Bake cookies 14 minutes or until top is golden. Cool cookies on wit rack. Makes about 4 dozen