Pride of Iowa Cookies

Celebrate homemade comfort with Pride of Iowa Cookies, a heartwarming treat brimming with wholesome flavors and textures. These cookies combine creamy butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for a perfectly sweet base, while quick-cooking oats, sweetened shredded coconut, and crunchy walnuts or pecans lend a delightful chewiness and crunch. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this quintessential Midwest recipe delivers golden, soft-centered cookies with a hint of vanilla and a touch of nostalgia. Perfect for family gatherings, afternoon snacks, or holiday cookie swaps, Pride of Iowa Cookies are a versatile, crowd-pleasing classic that stays fresh and tasty for days. Make a batch and indulge in these comforting, home-baked delights!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

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 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
• 0.75 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

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 butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.

Step 6

Fold in the quick-cooking oats, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown but the centers are still soft.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve fresh or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1228.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5225.8

Total Fat 243.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 118.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 620mg	0%
Sodium 2724.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 721.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.6g	0%
Total Sugars 367.6g
Protein 85.3g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 438.8mg	0%
Iron 24.8mg	0%
Potassium 2331.8mg	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: 40.5%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 53.2%