Crispy Coconut-Oatmeal Cookies
🕒 Total Time: 32 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Description: These Crispy Coconut-Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful blend of oatmeal, Rice Krispies, and coconut, resulting in a texture that’s wonderfully crispy and a flavor that’s undeniably yummy. This recipe, a cherished find from a Southern Living magazine many years ago, has become a household favorite, often requested time and again. The secret to its irresistible texture lies in the addition of Rice Krispies, those iconic cereal crisps introduced by Kellogs, a Michigan-based company, in 1904. Hailing from the heart of the Midwestern U.S., these cookies embody a comforting taste of home.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Grains, Coconut, Fruit, Nuts, < 60 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information (per serving – 1 cookie):
- Calories: 67.8
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 4.4mg
- Sodium: 39.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 9.6g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 5.4g
- Protein: 0.8g
Yield: 84 cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups flaked coconut
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the shortening, sugar, and brown sugar at medium speed using an electric mixer until well blended.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, beating well until fully incorporated.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add it to the shortening mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the rolled oats and flaked coconut until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown around the edges.
- Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely before serving.
These Crispy Coconut-Oatmeal Cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy night in or a festive gathering with friends and family. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures in every bite!
