oatmeal date coconut drop cookies

Name: Oatmeal Date Coconut drop cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) shortening; 2 cup(s) brown sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 2 tablespoon(s) warm water; 3 - eggs, well beaten; 1 cup(s) coconut; 1 cup(s) old fashioned oatmeal; 1 cup(s) dates; 1/2 cup(s) pecans, choped; 2-1/2 cup(s) flour

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Diana Perry

Martinez, GA

Updated on Dec 19, 2018

I've had this old recipe for a long time, and am not sure of it's origin. However, the cookies are delish and are always a hit when I bring them to a party, or to share at work.

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Ingredients

1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons warm water
3 - eggs, well beaten
1 cup coconut
1 cup old fashioned oatmeal
1 cup dates
1/2 cup pecans, choped
2-1/2 cup flour

How To Make oatmeal date coconut drop cookies

Step 1

Dissolve baking soda in warm water.

Step 2

Combine eggs with the baking soda water.
Step 3

Mix all other ingredients on low speed of your mixer and be sure to distribute the shortening; Add the water/egg mixture and mix until all is combined.
Step 4

Drop by using a cookie scoop, or by rounded teaspoons onto baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on your oven. If you prefer a softer cookie (we like crisp) bake until light golden brown.
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