1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1 1/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 375*F (190*C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the graham cracker crumbs, flour and baking powder; set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat sweetened condensed milk and butter on medium-high speed until smooth. Stir in crumb mixture just until blended. Fold in raisins or chocolate chips (or both), coconut and walnuts, if using.
4. Drop by tablespoons onto a greased cookie sheet, pressing cookies to flatten slightly.
5. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 to 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Makes 3 dozen.

* Or use milk chocolate chips, chopped dates, golden raisins or a combination.

Nutrition Facts (per serving: 1 cookie): 118.7 calories; 53% calories from fat; 7.5g total fat; 8.3mg cholesterol; 67.4mg sodium; 53.5mg potassium; 12.6g carbohydrates; 0.8g fiber; 5.0g sugar; 11.9g net carbs; 1.7g protein.