Dad's Oatmeal Coconut Cookies Recipe

Celebrate Father's Day with these irresistible Dad's Oatmeal Coconut Cookies! A family favorite, this recipe delivers chewy, melt-in-your-mouth cookies packed with the comforting flavors of oatmeal and coconut. Easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, these cookies are the perfect treat for Dad (and everyone else!).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 559.4 kcal
Protein 14g
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Ingredients for Dad's Oatmeal Coconut Cookies

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How to Make Dad's Oatmeal Coconut Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional).
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in 3 cups rolled oats and 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut.
  7. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

169g

Fat

52g

Carbs

23g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Dad's Oatmeal Coconut Cookies?

Dad's Oatmeal Coconut Cookies takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Dad's Oatmeal Coconut Cookies?

Dad's Oatmeal Coconut Cookies has approximately 559.4 calories per serving, with about 14 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates and 43 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Dad's Oatmeal Coconut Cookies?

The key ingredients for Dad's Oatmeal Coconut Cookies are Shortening, Brown Sugar, White Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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