Coconut Cereal Cookies Recipe

Dive into a taste of naval history with these incredibly delicious Coconut Cereal Cookies! Adapted from a classic US Navy recipe, these cookies are perfectly crunchy and bursting with coconut flavor. Easy to make and perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!), this recipe yields approximately 100 bite-sized treats. Get ready for a nostalgic baking adventure!

Prep Time 44 mins

Cook Time 14 mins

Calories 130.3 kcal

Protein 2g

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Ingredients for Coconut Cereal Cookies

All Purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (2 sticks) shortening
Granulated Sugar
Brown Sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (14-ounce) package sweetened shredded coconut
Rolled Oats
2 cups corn flakes

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How to Make Coconut Cereal Cookies

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium bowl, sift together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup packed brown sugar for 1 minute.
Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Reduce speed to low. Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Stir in 1 (14-ounce) package sweetened shredded coconut, 3 cups rolled oats, and 2 cups corn flakes.
Mix on low speed until evenly distributed. Cover and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes (this helps prevent spreading during baking).
Divide the dough into 5 equal portions. Shape each portion into a roll (approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter).
Wrap the rolls in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm enough to slice.
Slice each roll into 20 (1/4-inch thick) cookies.
Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets.
Gently flatten each cookie to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

14g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Coconut Cereal Cookies?

Coconut Cereal Cookies takes about 58 minutes from start to finish — roughly 44 minutes to prepare and 14 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Coconut Cereal Cookies?

Coconut Cereal Cookies has approximately 130.3 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Coconut Cereal Cookies?

The key ingredients for Coconut Cereal Cookies are All Purpose Flour, Salt, Baking Soda, Shortening, Granulated Sugar, Brown Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.