Preheat the oven
to 350°F/180°C/gas 4. Line two cookie sheets with
parchment paper.
Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a
large skillet and toast the oats until lightly
golden.
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt
into a large bowl. Beat the remaining butter and
the sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer at
high speed until creamy.
Add the eggs, coconut,
cream, and vanilla, beating until just blended. Mix in the dry ingredients.
Form into balls the
size of walnuts and place 2 inches (5 cm) apart on
the prepared cookie sheets, flattening them
slightly.
Bake for 12-15
minutes, until firm to the touch and golden brown. Cool on the sheets
until the cookies firm slightly. Transfer to racks
and let cool completely.