What's the secret ingredient? Shredded coconut. That's what makes these mouth-watering morsels of oaty goodness so moist and delicious.
So heat up the oven, pull out your best mixing bowl, and let's bake up a batch of cookies.
Raisin Oat Cookies
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
2 cups raisins
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup sweetened, shredded coconut
Preheat oven to 350º. Cream the butter and the sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Stir in raisins, oats, and coconut. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto a light greased baking sheet. Bake for approximately 15 minutes (or until golden around the edges). Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
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Ooh, Donna, I love the shredded coconut idea! Although I've gotta slip in some chocolate chips, too....
ReplyDeleteYUM!! They are kind of similar to our ANZAC biscuits downunder (stands for Australia and NZ Army Corps) which were made to fundraise for the troops during the war - but without the raisins. They're a classic now.
ReplyDeleteHave you tried with margarine? My son is milk allergic but sometimes the recipes don't transfer well.
ReplyDeleteThese sound delicious. I'm not a great baker, but I'm tempted to try this recipe. I will pass it on to my daughter. She loves making cookies.
ReplyDeleteSierra, chocolate chips sound like a great addition! Joanne, these have become a holiday classic in my house. Shaleen, I haven't tried to use margarine. I'd be curious to know how it works for you, if you do swap out the butter for margarine. Helen, let me know what your daughter thinks of the recipe.
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