Everything Nice Coconut Oatmeal Cookies

scancan's Note:

There's lots of spice in this one. A real crowd pleaser too and it makes a lot so I usually freeze half.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 60 40-60

• 1 cup butter (2 sticks) or 1 cup margarine (2 sticks)
• 2 cups old fashioned oats
• 2 ½ cups flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 ¼ cups flaked coconut
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• 1 (10 -12 ounce) bag chocolate chips or 1 cup raisins
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Directions:

1. Cream butter and sugars together. Add vanilla, eggs and spices.
2. Add rest of ingredients except for chocolate chips if using.
3. Mix well.
4. Add chocolate chips.
5. Drop large spoonfouls about 3" apart on large greased cookie sheet or ungreased parchment paper (works much better!).
6. Push tops down slightly with back of a spoon.
7. Bake in preheated oven at 350 for about 10-12 minutes or when edges are turning brown and centers are almost set.
8. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Santa's_Elf]

A good cookie, I used 2/3 the butter and sugar, half whole wheat flour, and added a little milk. The first batch I put in for 9 minutes and they were only just turning golden brown but I thought they were too dry. They are much better if you flatten them down all the way and only bake them for 7-8 minutes.

[KimGA]

Made these today. Best cookies ever!