Favorite Oatmeal Coconut Cookies Recipe

Name: Favorite Oatmeal Coconut Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Shortening; 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 1 cup Brown Sugar; 2 whole Large Eggs; 2 teaspoons Vanilla; 3 cups Oatmeal; 1-1/2 cup White Flour; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1-1/2 cup Coconut; 1 cup Chopped Walnuts, Macademia, Or Pecans

Servings: persons

1 cup Shortening
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 cup Brown Sugar
2 whole Large Eggs
2 teaspoons Vanilla
3 cups Oatmeal
1-1/2 cup White Flour
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1-1/2 cup Coconut
1 cup Chopped Walnuts, Macademia, Or Pecans

1
Turn oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cream shortening and sugars. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
3
Stir in oatmeal and combined flour, salt, soda, and cinnamon. Stir in coconut and chopped nuts.
4
I make these into large cookies, using an ice cream scoop, but they can be made any size you prefer...
5
Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees F. They will still be soft. Cool on the pan for 2-3 minutes before trying to remove them from the cookie sheet.
6
Note: I sometimes add chocolate chips to this recipe or dried cherries, cranberries or raisins, but it is almost like gilding the lily, as they are delicious just the way they are. Think of this as a recipe that you can adapt.

767

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Shortening, 1 cup Granulated Sugar, 1 cup Brown Sugar, 2 whole Large Eggs, and more.

Yes, Favorite Oatmeal Coconut Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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