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Oatmeal Coconut Cookies are a deliciously tropical twist on the classic oatmeal cookie. They are so tasty, it’s impossible to only eat one!
Just a little bit of coconut really steps up the game on these cookies! If you enjoy the flavor and texture of coconut, you might like Coconut Cream Pie, or Coconut Cake as well!
A coconut-y twist
We love baking cookies in our home, like A LOT!! The kids love helping and we all love eating!!
One of our all-time favorites is this Oatmeal Coconut Cookies recipe (they’re different from our Classic Oatmeal Cookies recipe, which we love too).
I will admit that I was a little hesitant to try them at first because they seemed so plain, but they were good!! And what’s crazy is I do not think it’s possible to eat just one. Seriously!
There is something so addicting about these oatmeal cookies that it’s so hard to contain yourself and not eat too many. They’re soft, chewy and so flavorful!
We got the recipe from my mom’s friend, Pat, years ago and have been making them ever since. Yes, I understand that many like to have those extra ingredients like chocolate chips or M&Ms, but these Oatmeal Coconut Cookies are perfect as is.
These Oatmeal Coconut Cookies are simple to make too which makes them even more popular. 😉
How to make Oatmeal Coconut Cookies
Like I said – they’re so easy!!
WET INGREDIENTS. Cream together butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla. Set aside.
DRY INGREDIENTS. Mix all dry ingredients together in a separate bowl. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix well.
BAKE. Spoon onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.
That’s it – simple and SO good. WARNING: Try not to eat more than 5! 😉
coconut cookie FAQ
If your cookie dough seems dry, add 1/2 tsp liquid such as applesauce, vegetable oil, milk or butter. Be very careful not to add too much.
Also, be aware that adding ingredients may cause a flavor change. Your best bet is to use an ingredient that is already listed in the recipe.
Sweetened or unsweetened coconut: The two are interchangeable. If a recipe doesn’t clarify which to use it generally means to use sweetened as it is more widely known and available.
However, if a recipe specifically calls for one or the other I would stick to their suggestion as the other ingredients may have been adjusted to take the coconut into account.
Oatmeal: Since quick oats are just smaller pieces of rolled oats you can use them interchangeably. Deciding which to use depends and what texture you are going for. You can even use half of one and half of the other.
Baking time: Every oven is so different, but it just depends on yours and where you live. Sometimes these cookies bake in 7 and sometimes 10 which is a huge difference, so you may just need to keep an eye on them until they are very slightly browned. 🙂
Storing Tips
Storing Cookie dough
STORE the dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
To FREEZE, form the dough into balls, place them on a baking sheet and freeze for about 2 hours. Then, transfer the dough balls into an airtight freezer safe container. You can freeze them for 3-6 months
STORE cooled cookies to cool and store in an airtight container. The cookies will keep for 3-5 days at room temperature or for 6 months in the freezer.
Let me know if you decide to try these coconut cookies out. Although there is a cup of coconut, it’s not super coconut-y. And they always turn out so soft!!
For more oatmeal cookies, check out:
- Chocolate Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
- Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
- Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites
- Two Chip Oatmeal Cherry Cookies
Oatmeal Coconut Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup coconut
- 2 cups oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon almond extract optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cream together butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla. Set aside.
- Mix all dry ingredients together in a separate bowl.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix well.
- Spoon onto greased baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes. ENJOY!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
OK! I’m on my THIRD cookie! I live in Miami, Florida and Hurricane Issac is on his way… to keep myself from becoming a nervous wreck, I’m testing recipes for my son’s 1st birthday. I have the last tray in the oven as I type this, lol! They are freak’n DELICIOUS! I even added in 1/2 a bag of white chocolate chips! YUM to the yum, yum, yum! Thank you for posting these delectable goodies, I will certainly be making these for his birthday in the fall 🙂
These look great and I would love to make them, but where’s the recipe?
Recipe is back in the post. 🙂
I also can’t find the recipe. Wish I could…
It’s up now. 🙂
At least you know we are looking at the site…and waiting to use your ideas… I will be making these Sunday morning For the sake of mentioning it, a bakery here makes an oatmeal cookie I love….has oatmeal, raises, and peanuts, and I always thought adding coconut would be great. Y’all might try those additions as well.
I don’t see the recipe on this page. I checked your other recipes and the actual recipe step do appear for other recipes, but not for this Coconut Oatmeal recipe. Can you email me the recipe please.
Recipe is now up. Wasn’t home to see what the issue is, but it’s there now. 🙂
Where’s the recipe?
The recipe is just below the video on how to make the cookies and before the picture of the girl eating one.
These look delicious and would love to try. Did you simply add one cup coconut to your oatmeal cookie recipe? I’m thinking some chocolate chips would be a nice addition as well!
I added some mixed dry berries…raisins, cherries, cranberries and blueberries. OMG delicious!! I also am trying my new convection oven for the first time so baking is going to be a learning lesson. My only issue was how long to leave on the pan before removing from the pan….any answers??
Update…..I left them the cookies on the baking pan until it cooled and the cookies came out great!! I was surprised that in a convection oven it took 12 minutes to bake hem to a light brown!! I might need an oven thermometer to check it out!! Thanks for a great recipe!!
I’m glad you liked them!! Thank you for letting me know!
This is a thousand dollar recipe, I’ve been looking for something like this for awhile!
Mmmm! These sound delicious! My husband doesn’t like coconut so maybe he’ll let me have them to myself!
I also add 1 cup of Rice Krispies.
Oooh – never done that before! Will have to try that for extra crispy-ness. 😉
I’d love to try these! I am new to your site, and was wondering where you are…. because I’ve tried some recipes from people baking at dea level just just haven’t worked out at my high altitude location. I wanted to check before I try!
I’m in Arizona. Does that help?
Did I miss the recipe? I didn’t see it here. Thanks.
The recipe is just below the video on how to make the cookies and before the picture of the girl eating one.