Dad's Oatmeal Coconut Cookies

Transport your taste buds to nostalgia with Dad’s Oatmeal Coconut Cookies—a delightful combination of hearty oats, tender shredded coconut, and a hint of warm cinnamon spice. These homemade cookies are perfectly soft in the center with golden, crisp edges, creating a texture that’s irresistibly satisfying. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, the recipe uses pantry staples like unsalted butter, brown sugar, and old-fashioned rolled oats, elevated by the subtle sweetness of shredded unsweetened coconut. Perfect for sharing, this batch yields 24 cookies that pair beautifully with a cold glass of milk or a cozy cup of tea. Whether it’s for an after-school treat or a midday indulgence, these oatmeal coconut cookies are bound to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup Shredded unsweetened coconut

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 6

Fold in the rolled oats and shredded coconut using a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Using the back of a spoon or your palm, gently flatten each dough ball slightly.

Step 9

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still appear soft, but they’ll set as they cool.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy these delicious oatmeal coconut cookies with a glass of cold milk or your favorite hot beverage!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(895.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3717.1

Total Fat 173.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 620mg	0%
Sodium 2669.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 513.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.3g	0%
Total Sugars 251.6g
Protein 57.5g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 352.5mg	0%
Iron 20.6mg	0%
Potassium 1408.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.7%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 53.3%