Christmas gem Cookies

1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup red candied cherries, quartered
1/2 cup green candied cherries, quartered
1/2 cup candied pineapple
2 cups rolled oats
1 bag flaked coconut

Cream butter and sugar; add eggs. Sift flour, soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture; blend well. Stir in cherries and oats. Shape dough to form 1-inch balls. Roll in coconut. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes. (cookies spread a lot while baking)

Donna