Oatmeal  Coconut Cookies
By: Leslie Sanford
Published: Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 3:08pm

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.

About


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