sharon's oatmeal cookies (with coconut)

Recipe by
Megan Stewart
Middletown, OH

Sharon Payne shared this recipe with me, and the addition of coconut makes me happy! I am so glad she shared it with me!

method Bake

Ingredients For sharon's oatmeal cookies (with coconut)

  • 1 c
    shortening
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 2 Tbsp
    water
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • SIFT TOGETHER:
  • 1 1/2 c
    sifted flour
  • 1 tsp
    soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
  • 3 c
    oatmeal
  • 2 c
    chocolate chips (can use raisins)
  • 2 c
    coconut

How To Make sharon's oatmeal cookies (with coconut)

  • 1
    Cream shortening and sugars, add eggs, water and vanilla.
  • 2
    Add sifted dry ingredients and mix well. Then add oatmeal, chocolate chips (or raisins) and coconut.
  • 3
    Roll into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes at 375 degrees. (If you prefer chewy cookies, bake for a shorter time)

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