Bakery Style Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugars together on medium speed until smooth.
2. 2
   Add eggs one at a time, and then vanilla extract.In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, salt and oats. Gradually add to the mixing bowl on medium low speed until a dough forms.
3. 3
   Add the toasted coconut, raisins and almonds and mix until evenly distributed.Scoop 1/4 cup size cookie dough balls onto a parchment lined baking sheet (six per sheet) and bake for 14-15 minutes or until edges are nice and brown and center is just done. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
4. 4
   Spread coconut out in an even layer on a baking sheet.
5. 5
   Bake for 3-4 minutes at 350 degrees, stirring once, until coconut is light brown in color. Watch closely as it burns easily.