Coconut Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful twist a classic snack. There’s nothing like a batch of oatmeal cookies fresh out of the oven. These cookies combine that classic oat filled chewiness with the sweet, nutty flavor of coconut, creating a treat that’s both satisfying and delicious.
One of the best things about oatmeal coconut cookies is their versatility. You can enjoy them as a quick snack, a lunchbox treat, or even a delightful companion to your afternoon coffee or tea. They also store well, making them great for meal prepping or gifting to friends and family.
This recipe makes 20 large coconut oatmeal cookies. You can freeze the dough if you don’t want to bake all of the cookies at once for a quick snack later. Cookie dough will last for about 2 weeks in the freezer.
Ingredients
- Flour— 2 cups
- Brown Sugar— 1 cup
- White Sugar— 1 cup
- 2 Eggs
- Vanilla— 1 teaspoon
- Coconut Extract— 1/4 teaspoon
- Butter (softened)— 1 cup
- Baking Soda— 3/4 teaspoons
- Baking Powder— 1/4 teaspoon
- Cornstarch— 1 teaspoon
- Milk Powder— 1 teaspoon
- Ginger Powder— 1 teaspoon
- Unsweetened Coconut Shreds— 1 cup & 1/4 cup for rolling
- White Chocolate Chips— 1-1/2 cups
What You’ll Need
- Mixing Bowl
- Cookie Sheet
- Hand Mixer
- Parchment Paper
How to Make Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
- First preheat the oven to 350F.
- Use a hand mixer to cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl, this should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the eggs one at a time then mix in vanilla and coconut extracts.
- Now sift in the four, salt, ginger powder, baking soda, baking powder, milk powder, and cornstarch then mix until well combined.
- Next, fold in the white chocolate chips, coconut shreds, and oats.
- Form the the cookies using about 1-1/2 tablespoons of dough for each then roll the cookies in more coconut shreds so the outside of the dough balls are covered.
- Place the cookies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper at least 2 inches apart then put them in the oven to bake for 13-15 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool on the cookie sheet and enjoy!
I hope you enjoyed this delicious coconut oatmeal Cookie recipe. Check out or oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe to further indulge your cookie cravings.