Coconut Oatmeal Cookies I Recipe
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Coconut Oatmeal Cookies I

By: Darlene 
"I know this recipe sounds different but it was a favorite growing up. They were always one of this first kinds gone when we went to visit grandma."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (138)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups rolled oats

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl cream shortening, butter, and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla until blended. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients, withholding the coconut until all other dry ingredients are blended. Add coconut.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until moist. Drop on greased cookie sheet about 1-2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven immedietly- if overcooked cookies get HARD.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 223 | Total Fat: 9.9g | Cholesterol: 28mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2003 by GEORGE RATCLIFF   view full review
This recipe has been used in my family for generations with a slightly different variation. We...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2005 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
These were absolutely delicious Darlene! Because some reviewers complained about their cookies...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2003 by Lisa   view full review
These cookies ROCK! This is an awesome recipe and you can mix it up a bit if you want! I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2003 by MAINEPOTATO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These cookies are fantastic!!! I made balls about 3/4" in diameter and got 5 dozen delicious...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2008 by Taliarose   view full review
This recipe was so easy that I was able to make it with baby on hip. I halved the recipe and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2006 by Noochie Mama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
WAY too sweet. I can't believe other reviewers are adding sugar by rolling the dough in it. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2009 by JILLCOTT   view full review
This cookie is so DELICIOUS!!! I did make a few changes to the original recipe based on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2007 by ah   view full review
Just made these cookies 10 minutes ago and they are great! I did add all the suggestions...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2006 by JCM   view full review
This cookies are AWESOME - I added a tsp of cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt to the dry ingreidients. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2003 by LEANAD   view full review
Incredible recipe. I wasn't sure how the coconut would taste with oatmeal...but it was...

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