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Chewy Oatmeal Cookies with Coconut

Name: Chewy Oatmeal Cookies with Coconut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 6-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups quick-cooking oats; 2 cups cornflakes; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup salted peanuts

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Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Makes

about 6-1/2 dozen

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022

When our family gathered at my aunt's summer home on Mackinac Island a few years back, she pulled out her tried-and-true recipe and made these wholesome cookies. I think of her and that memorable vacation every time I make these for my own family.

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups cornflakes
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup salted peanuts

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Drop by level tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 158 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Chewy Oatmeal Cookies with Coconut

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