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Why I Love This Oatmeal Coconut Cookie Recipe
A cookie’s texture and color can be largely determined by whether vegetable shortening or butter is used as the base. I love both types of cookies, but I always forget how perfect shortening cookies can be: lightly crisp on the edges and perfect coloring. These cookies are simply flavored and delicious straight from the oven or the freezer! (I do love a frozen cookie on a hot day!)
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Serving & Storage
To serve – Serve at room temperature so the edges stay crisp and the coconut shines. These make a great lunchbox or coffee break treat.
To store – Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze cooled cookies in a container or bag for up to 2 months.
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Oatmeal Coconut Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 3 cups oatmeal
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda (dissolved in 1 tsp water)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Cream granulated sugar, brown sugar, and shortening until light and fluffy.1 cup light brown sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup shortening, 2 large eggs
- Beat in eggs, then add the coconut, oatmeal, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, and nuts. Mix well. Dissolving the soda in water ensures the soda is evenly distributed (many older recipes use this method).1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, 3 cups oatmeal, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda (dissolved in 1 tsp water), 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Use a cookie scoop to make balls and place onto a greased cookie sheet or one lined with parchment. Use a fork to press lightly on each cookie, flattening them slightly. These are dense cookies and will not spread as much on their own.
- Place in a preheated 350°F oven for 12-15 minutes until the edges are crisp and the centers are still soft. Let cool on pan for 2-5 minutes then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.
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Nutrition
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