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Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies

A stack of freshly baked oatmeal coconut cookies on a white plate, one cookie broken open to show the chewy texture.
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Make these simple, delicious cookies that combine the heartiness of oats with the tropical chewiness of coconut. This reliable recipe is perfect for any home cook.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. This takes about 3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats and shredded coconut by hand until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, press the dough balls down slightly with the bottom of a glass.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them by about one minute.
  • If you prefer a crispier cookie, bake for the full 12 minutes and let them cool completely on the pan before moving.
  • You can substitute quick oats for rolled oats, but the texture will be softer.
  • For a dairy-free option, use a plant-based butter substitute.

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