grandma helen's oatmeal cookies
I had asked my grandmother for some cookie recipes a while back and she very kindly included her oatmeal cookie recipe which I have always loved. I really dislike oatmeal cookies with cinnamon and nutmeg, etc. in them so I was thrilled to get this recipe. It can be tailored to your tastes as far as if you prefer nuts or chocolate chips or raisins or whatever!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Buttery and rich, this old-fashioned oatmeal cookie is fantastic. They're crunchy and crisp around the edges and chewy in the middle. Coconut adds tons of flavor and texture. It's what makes this different from other oatmeal cookies. We opted to add a 12oz bag of chocolate chips along with the coconut and loved these. If you love oatmeal cookies, give these a try. We've been sneaking "just one" all day!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 2 large eggs, well-beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups quick oatmeal
- 2 cups coconut (or you choice of nuts, raisins, date, chocolate chips, etc.)
How To Make grandma helen's oatmeal cookies
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Step 1Cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl. -
Step 2Add beaten eggs and vanilla.
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Step 3In a separate bowl mix together salt, baking soda, flour, oatmeal, and coconut.
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Step 4Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
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Step 5At this time you can fold in the optional nuts, chocolate chips, raisins, or dates.
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Step 6Use a cookie scoop, drop dough onto a baking sheet (making sure not to overcrowd the pan) and bake immediately. Or, form the dough into 2" rolls in plastic and refrigerate until chilled then slice.
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Step 7Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes.
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