Oatmeal Coconut Cookies


Photo: Leslie Sanford
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Ingredients

1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups oatmeal
1/2 cup coconut
raisins and nuts can be added

Preparation

1
Cream margarine and shortening.
2
Add brown sugar, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
3
Add flour, baking soda, salt. Mix well.
4
Add oatmeal and coconut. Mix well.
5
Stir in raisins and/or nut. (optional)
6
Using a teaspoon, place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake 350 degrees about 8 minutes or until light golden brown.

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One of my favorite recipes from an aunt. The subtle taste of coconut sets this crispy oatmeal cookie apart from the usual oatmeal cookie.

Yield:

5 dozen

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December 12, 2009

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