Coconut Carmel

Coconut Caramel Oatmeal Cookie — Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup packed light brown sugar

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (toasted if desired)

• 1 cup caramel bits or chopped soft caramels (or 1 cup caramel sauce for filling)