Chewy Cranberry Chocolate Coconut Treasures
Indulge in these delightful Chewy Cranberry Chocolate Coconut Treasures, where cranberries and chocolate chips dance together in harmony, creating perfectly textured drop cookies with subtle coconut undertones. Enjoy a blissful treat ideal for any occasion. This recipe yields approximately three dozen cookies, making them wonderful for sharing with friends and family.
36
Servings
N/A
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1 cup (softened)
brown sugar
1 cup
white sugar
1/2 cup
eggs
2
vanilla
1 teaspoon
rolled oats
1 cup
flour
1 1/2 cups
baking soda
1 teaspoon
baking powder
1 teaspoon
dried coconut
1 cup
dried cranberries
1 cup
chocolate chips
1 cup
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4
In another bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.
5
Gently fold in the dried coconut, dried cranberries, and chocolate chips, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6
Using a tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown, and the centers remain slightly soft.
8
Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheets for a couple of minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Chewy Cranberry Chocolate Coconut Treasures?
They are delightful drop cookies featuring a combination of dried cranberries, chocolate chips, and coconut with a chewy oat-based texture.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
This recipe yields approximately three dozen (36) cookies.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) before baking.
What type of butter is recommended?
The recipe calls for one cup of softened butter to ensure it creams properly with the sugars.
How do I prepare the baking sheets?
Prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
What kind of oats are used in these cookies?
One cup of rolled oats is used to give the cookies their signature chewy texture.
How much brown sugar is needed?
The recipe requires one cup of brown sugar.
How much white sugar is required?
You will need 1/2 cup of white sugar in addition to the brown sugar.
How many eggs are in the recipe?
The recipe uses two eggs, added one at a time.
What is the secret to a light and fluffy cookie base?
Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
When do I add the vanilla extract?
Stir in one teaspoon of vanilla extract after mixing in the eggs.
What are the dry ingredients in this recipe?
The dry ingredients include rolled oats, flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
How much flour is used?
The recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of flour.
Does this recipe use baking soda or baking powder?
It uses both: one teaspoon of baking soda and one teaspoon of baking powder.
How do I combine the wet and dry ingredients?
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients (oats, flour, etc.) into the wet mixture (creamed butter and eggs) until well combined.
When should the 'treasure' ingredients be added?
Gently fold in the dried coconut, dried cranberries, and chocolate chips at the end to ensure they are evenly distributed.
How much coconut is used?
One cup of dried coconut is added to the dough.
How much chocolate chips are included?
The recipe includes one cup of chocolate chips.
How much dried cranberries are used?
One cup of dried cranberries is used to provide a tart, chewy element.
What is the best way to portion the dough?
Using a tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
How far apart should the cookies be spaced?
Space the spoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for approximately 10-12 minutes.
How do I know when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when the edges are golden brown but the centers remain slightly soft.
Should I move the cookies to a cooling rack immediately?
Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheets for a couple of minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
What type of cookie is this considered?
This recipe is categorized as a 'Drop Cookie'.
Can these cookies be served at holiday parties?
Yes, they are tagged as a holiday treat and are wonderful for sharing with friends and family.
Are these cookies sweet?
Yes, they are described as a sweet treat featuring chocolate chips and sugar.
What gives these cookies their chewy texture?
The combination of rolled oats and the specific baking time (keeping centers soft) creates the chewy texture.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 12 ingredients in this recipe.
What are the 'subtle undertones' mentioned in the description?
The cookies have subtle coconut undertones thanks to the inclusion of dried coconut.