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Coconut Oatmeal Cookies I

SUBMITTED BY: Darlene PHOTO BY: Nana Sidek

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 91 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2003 by GEORGE RATCLIFF
This recipe has been used in my family for generations with a slightly different variation. We... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2003 by MAINEPOTATO
These cookies are fantastic!!! I made balls about 3/4" in diameter and got 5 dozen delicious... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2003 by Lisa
These cookies ROCK! This is an awesome recipe and you can mix it up a bit if you want! I added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2002 by ABD297
great cookies. Make really big cookies for 2 dozen. Had to bake a little longer but not too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2005 by LINDA MCLEAN
These were absolutely delicious Darlene! Because some reviewers complained about their cookies... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2003 by LEANAD
Incredible recipe. I wasn't sure how the coconut would taste with oatmeal...but it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2007 by ah
Just made these cookies 10 minutes ago and they are great! I did add all the suggestions... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2006 by Noochie Mama
WAY too sweet. I can't believe other reviewers are adding sugar by rolling the dough in it. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2006 by JCM
This cookies are AWESOME - I added a tsp of cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt to the dry ingreidients. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2003 by alycam
These cookies were great right out of the oven but were a little sweet for my tastes....... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Coconut Oatmeal Cookies I

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 224

  • Total Fat: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 28mg
  • Sodium: 129mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 2.8g

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