big mama’s best cookies

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Brusly, LA
Updated on Oct 6, 2025

My mom's very best cookies. Plain old chocolate chip cookies have no chance against this recipe.

prep time 45 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 5 dozen

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1-1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 cup granulated white sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 sticks butter, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup semi-sweet mini chocloate chips
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 2 cups sweetened coconut
  • 2 cups chopped pecans

How To Make big mama’s best cookies

  • Step 1
    Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, cream butter with an electric mixer until creamy, and add sugars a little at a time. Add vanilla.
  • Step 3
    Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Beat on low until well combined.
  • Step 4
    Stir in chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and pecans.
  • Step 5
    Using a medium scoop, scoop mixture 3” apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
  • Step 6
    Bake 15 minutes, remove to wire racks to cool. Enjoy!

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Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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