Coconut Oatmeal Raisin Delight Cookies
Indulge in these decadent Coconut Oatmeal Raisin Delight Cookies, a beloved twist on the classic oatmeal staple. With a rich and buttery base, these cookies are studded with wholesome oats, sweet raisins, and luscious, flaked coconut, creating a delightful texture and unparalleled flavor. They are incredibly easy to whip up, making them perfect for any occasion, whether you're baking for a crowd or treating yourself. These cookies stay soft and chewy, and freeze beautifully for a quick snack anytime. Once you taste these cookies, you'll understand why they are a household favorite and simply impossible to resist.
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Servings
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Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1 cup (softened)
dark brown sugar
2 cups
egg
1
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
all-purpose flour
1 cup
baking soda
1 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
rolled oats
3 cups
flaked coconut
1 1/2 cups
water
3 tablespoons
raisins
1 cup
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and dark brown sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Add in the egg and vanilla extract, beating well until fully incorporated.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, rolled oats, and flaked coconut until well mixed.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until combined.
6
Stir in the water and raisins, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7
Using a teaspoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
9
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Coconut Oatmeal Raisin Delight Cookies?
These are a decadent twist on classic oatmeal cookies featuring a buttery base, wholesome oats, sweet raisins, and flaked coconut.
What is the flavor profile of these cookies?
They offer a rich and buttery flavor complemented by sweet raisins and luscious coconut.
How many ingredients are needed?
The recipe requires 11 specific ingredients.
What is the first step in the instructions?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
How should I prepare the baking sheets?
Line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
How do I start the mixing process?
Cream together softened butter and dark brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
When do I add the egg and vanilla?
Add the egg and vanilla extract after creaming the butter and sugar, beating well until incorporated.
Which dry ingredients are whisked together?
Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, rolled oats, and flaked coconut in a separate bowl.
How should I combine dry and wet ingredients?
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until they are just combined.
When should I add the water and raisins?
Stir in the water and raisins at the end, ensuring they are evenly distributed through the dough.
How do I place the dough on the baking sheets?
Drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the sheets using a teaspoon or cookie scoop.
What is the spacing for the cookie dough?
Space the spoonfuls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
What is the bake time for these cookies?
Bake the cookies for 11 to 14 minutes.
How do I know when the cookies are finished baking?
They are done when the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
What should I do once the cookies are baked?
Allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
Can I freeze these cookies?
Yes, these cookies freeze beautifully for a quick snack anytime.
What is the texture of these cookies?
These cookies are known for staying soft and chewy.
What kind of oats are used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 3 cups of rolled oats.
What kind of sugar is used?
The recipe uses 2 cups of dark brown sugar for a rich flavor.
How much butter is required?
You will need 1 cup of softened butter.
How much coconut is in the recipe?
The recipe uses 1 and a half cups of flaked coconut.
What type of flour is recommended?
Use 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
How much vanilla extract is needed?
The recipe requires 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
How much baking soda is used?
You will need 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
What amount of salt is added?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
How much water is added to the dough?
Add 3 tablespoons of water to the mixture.
How many raisins are in the cookies?
The recipe includes 1 cup of raisins.
Are these cookies good for crowds?
Yes, they are easy to whip up and perfect for any occasion or a large crowd.
Is this recipe easy for beginners?
Yes, these cookies are incredibly easy to whip up.