Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies are a delicious, hearty treat featuring a rich blend of crunchy peanut butter, brown sugar, oats, and coconut, with the option of adding raisins, semisweet chocolate chips, or both. These cookies offer a satisfying chew and burst of flavor, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
|---|---|
| Bake Time | 12 minutes |
| Total Time | Approximately 30 minutes |
| Oven Temperature | 375°F |
Base Dough
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Soft Butter | 1 cup | |
| Lightly Packed Brown Sugar | 3 cups | |
| Eggs | 2 | |
| Vanilla Extract | 1 tsp | |
| Sifted All-Purpose Flour | 2 cups | |
| Baking Powder | 1 tsp | |
| Baking Soda | 1/2 tsp | |
| Ground Cinnamon | 1/2 tsp | |
| Sea Salt | 1/2 tsp | |
| Flaked Coconut | 1 cup | |
| Quick Cooking Old Fashioned Rolled Oats | 2 cups |
Mix-Ins
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raisins | 1 cup | optional |
| Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips | 1 cup | optional |
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease the cookie sheets.
- Cream the soft butter until smooth and fluffy. Add the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until the mixture is light and well blended.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and sea salt. Blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Stir in the flaked coconut and rolled oats until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Fold in the raisins or chocolate chips, or both if desired.
- Drop rounded tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 3 inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes, or until the cookies are nicely browned around the edges.
Contains egg and gluten
Enjoy these cookies fresh from the oven with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee. They also make a delightful treat for afternoon snack platters.
| Calories | 173 kcal |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 18 mg |
| Sodium | 30 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 17 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
Per Serving* (48 servings)
Author
Josh
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