Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the shortening and sugars together until well blended.
- Add eggs and vanilla, and beat until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the sugar mixture until smooth.
- Stir in oats and coconut until evenly mixed.
- Divide dough into four equal portions and shape each into a 6-inch log.
- Wrap logs in waxed paper and freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) when ready to bake.
- Slice frozen logs into 1/2-inch cookies and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Cookies can be frozen for up to three months; slice and bake straight from the freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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