Southern Heritage Drop Cookies
Delight in the sumptuous flavors of the Southern Heritage Drop Cookies, a recipe inspired by the cherished tradition of Texas-style baking. Loaded with wholesome ingredients like old-fashioned oats, sweetened coconut, and crunchy pecans, these cookies are a perfect harmony of chewy and chocolaty goodness. Each bite offers a perfect blend of sweet and nutty flavors, making them an ideal treat for gatherings, parties, or a cozy evening at home. Bake a batch and share the love of Southern hospitality with friends and family!
60
Servings
120
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
3 cups (sifted)
baking powder
1 tablespoon
baking soda
1 tablespoon
salt
1 teaspoon
ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon
butter
1 1/2 cups (at room temperature)
sugar
1 1/2 cups
packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups
eggs
3 (large)
vanilla extract
1 tablespoon
semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 cups
old-fashioned oats
3 cups
sweetened flaked coconut
2 cups
chopped pecans
2 cups (preferably toasted for extra flavor)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or leave them ungreased.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Whisk until well blended.
3
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the room temperature butter until it's smooth and creamy.
4
Gradually add both types of sugar to the creamed butter, mixing on medium speed until the sugars are well combined and the mixture is fluffy.
5
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
6
Slowly add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7
Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, old-fashioned oats, sweetened coconut, and chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
8
Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop out portions of the dough and drop them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 3 inches apart to allow for spreading.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Remember to rotate the baking sheets halfway through baking for even cooking.
10
Once baked, carefully remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
7g
Fat
15g
Carbs
1g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Southern Heritage Drop Cookies?
Southern Heritage Drop Cookies are a Texas-style treat featuring a blend of old-fashioned oats, sweetened coconut, pecans, and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 60 servings or cookies.
What is the recommended oven temperature for these cookies?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How long should I bake Southern Heritage Drop Cookies?
Bake the cookies for 15 to 17 minutes until the edges are lightly browned.
What size scoop should be used for the dough?
Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop portions of the dough onto the baking sheets.
How much space should be left between each cookie on the baking sheet?
Space the dough portions about 3 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
Should the baking sheets be greased?
You can either line the baking sheets with parchment paper or leave them ungreased.
What type of oats are used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 3 cups of old-fashioned oats.
Can I use cold butter for this recipe?
No, the butter should be at room temperature to ensure it creams properly with the sugars.
What kind of chocolate chips are best for these cookies?
Semi-sweet chocolate chips are recommended for the best flavor balance.
How many calories are in one Southern Heritage Drop Cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 120 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each cookie contains approximately 7g of fat.
Do I need to sift the flour?
Yes, the recipe specifies using 3 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
Is there cinnamon in this recipe?
Yes, 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon is included in the dry ingredients.
How many eggs do I need?
You will need 3 large eggs for this recipe.
What type of nuts are traditionally used?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of chopped pecans, preferably toasted for extra flavor.
Should I rotate the baking sheets while the cookies are in the oven?
Yes, rotate the baking sheets halfway through the baking time to ensure even cooking.
How should I cool the cookies after baking?
Let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
What kind of coconut should I buy?
The recipe requires 2 cups of sweetened flaked coconut.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.
What is the carbohydrate count per serving?
Each cookie has about 15g of carbohydrates.
Do these cookies contain protein?
Yes, each serving contains approximately 1g of protein.
What type of sugars are needed?
You will need 1.5 cups of regular sugar and 1.5 cups of packed brown sugar.
Should I use an electric mixer?
Yes, an electric mixer is recommended to cream the butter and sugars until fluffy.
When should I add the chocolate chips and oats?
Gently fold in the chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and pecans after the dry flour mixture has been combined with the wet ingredients.
What is the primary category of this recipe?
This recipe is categorized under Drop Cookies.
How much baking powder and baking soda is used?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of baking powder and 1 tablespoon of baking soda.
Is salt included in the dough?
Yes, the recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of salt.
Can I overmix the dough?
It is advised to mix until just combined when adding dry ingredients to avoid overmixing.
What is the texture of these cookies?
They are described as a perfect harmony of chewy and chocolaty goodness with a nutty crunch.