AUNT MYRTLE'S COCONUT OAT COOKIES

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These oatmeal coconut cookies are the stuff of happy memories. They have such a rich flavor and texture. Store them in your best cookie jar. -Catherine Cassidy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in coconut, oats and walnuts., Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

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