Grandma Helen's Oatmeal Cookies

Name: Grandma Helen's Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 or more
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 c butter; 1 c white sugar; 1 c brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 large eggs, well-beaten; 1 tsp vanilla; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 1/2 c white flour; 3 c quick oatmeal; 2 c coconut (or you choice of nuts, raisins, date, chocolate chips, etc.)

By Laurie Sanders
@rhinemaidens3

I had asked my grandmother for some cookie recipes awhile 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 if you prefer nuts or chocolate chips or raisins or whatever!

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This was one great cookie. I added coconut to this recipe and really enjoyed the mix of flavors. The coconut was so unusual. I love how you can customize these to your liking. I've been sneaking "just one" all day! The Test Kitchen

Rating:

★★★★★ 27 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

10 or more

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

1 c

butter
1 c

white sugar
1 c

brown sugar, firmly packed
2 large

eggs, well-beaten
1 tsp

vanilla
1 tsp

salt
1 tsp

baking soda
1 1/2 c

white flour
3 c

quick oatmeal
2 c

coconut (or you choice of nuts, raisins, date, chocolate chips, etc.)
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How to Make Grandma Helen's Oatmeal Cookies

Step-by-Step

Cream together butter, white sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl.
Add eggs, vanilla, salt, baking soda, flour, oatmeal, coconut and mix.
Either use a cookie scoop, drop and bake immediately or form the dough into 2" rolls in plastic and refrigerate until chilled then slice.
Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes.

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