German Chocolate Cookies (To Die For)

I've got to give credit to Michelle Hawkes for passing along this recipe. Everyone who has tried it has raved about it.
1 c. butter
1c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ tsp. vanilla
½ tsp. salt
1 t. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 ½ c. oatmeal
2 c. flour
3 c. chocolate chips
2 c. coconut
1 c. chopped pecans
Melt 1 c. chocolate chips in microwave for 2-4 minutes @ 50% power, stir until smooth. Cream butter and both sugars. Add eggs, vanilla, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and melted chocolate. Beat until light and fluffy. Measure oatmeal and blend in blender until fine. Add blended oatmeal and flour to mixture, mix well. Stir in remaining chips, coconut, and pecans. Roll into 2 in. balls and place 2 in. apart. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes. Makes about 3 Dozen Cookies.