Coconut oatmeal cookies are a thin cookie loaded with old-fashioned oats and shredded coconut. If you like cookies with a chewy texture, these are the cookie for you!
silicone baking mats or parchment paper, for lining baking sheets
cookie scoop
Ingredients
1cupbrown sugar,packed
1cupgranulated sugar
1cupunsalted butter,softened
2large eggs
1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
1/4teaspooncoconut extract
1/2teaspoonsalt
1cupall-purpose flour
1/2teaspoonbaking powder
1teaspoonbaking soda
3cupsold fashioned oats
1cupsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream the 1 cup brown sugar,1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup unsalted butter, until light, around 2 minutes.
Add in the 2 large eggs, one at a time, followed by the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract.
Sift or whisk the 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup all-purpose flourb1/2 teaspoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon baking soda together. Slowly add to the wet ingredients in 3 separate additions, only mixing until just combined.
Fold in the 3 cups old fashioned oats and 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut last.
Scoop cookie dough using a cookie scoop on to lined baking sheets. Bake at 375°℉ for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Allow to cookies to cool on baking sheets 1-2 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze up to 45 days.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze up to 45 days.