Coconut Oatmeal Refrigerator Cookies

Submitted by quirkycook

"This is a family favorite cookie that's always popular around the holidays. No cookie tray is complete without them."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 3 Dozen Cookies

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups quick oats
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups coconut

directions

1. Cream shortening, add sugar and eggs.
2. Blend in flour, soda, and salt.
3. Mix in oats, pecans, and coconut.
4. Shape into three logs about 2 inches in diameter.
5. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate for 24 hours.
6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
7. Slice dough into 1/4 to 1/8 inch thickness and back for 10 minutes.