I really hope I didn’t just scare you coconut haters away! I almost left the word “coconut” out of the title for these Buttery Coconut Oatmeal Cookies because I know feelings can be oh so strong. I’m just going to have to trust that those of you who need these cookies will make them, and those who don’t will just have to miss out (looking at you, Dad).
These cookies have the most delicious buttery, caramelized flavor. They are inspired by Anzac biscuits, native to Australia. They would typically include golden syrup, which I don’t have. It’s available on Amazon, but I didn’t want to wait. So instead, I used light corn syrup and substituted brown sugar for some of the granulated sugar. I’ve never had a traditional Anzac biscuit, but these turned out so well I had to share them!
These Buttery Coconut Oatmeal Cookies have a thin, crisp edge and a soft chewy center. Adding coconut to cookies is magic when it comes to creating that soft, chewy texture! Cory didn’t even know there was coconut in these at first bite.
These Buttery Coconut Oatmeal Cookies will keep for several days in an airtight container. They will also travel well and would make a wonderful snack to take on a hike or picnic. Your morning cup of coffee would be a great pairing with a few cookies, and at least there are oats involved!
If you love thin, crisp-edged, buttery, chewy, sweet and salty cookies, these are for you! I hope they bring you much joy as you spend time in your own lovely little kitchen.
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Buttery Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 1/2 dozen 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
If you love thin, crisp-edged, buttery, chewy, sweet and salty cookies, these Buttery Coconut Oatmeal Cookies are for you!
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup sweetened coconut
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- To the bowl of an electric mixer, add oats, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, coconut, salt and baking soda. Mix on medium low speed for 1 minute.
- In the meantime, add butter and corn syrup to a small saucepan and heat until melted over medium high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil for one minute and then remove from heat.
- Slowly drizzle the butter mixture into the flour mixture, mixing on medium low speed. The mixture will be crumbly. Add the egg, and mix again until a dough comes together.
- Roll the dough into tablespoon sized balls, and place on the parchment lined baking sheet (12 per sheet). Bake at 350 degrees for 10-11 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown, with a slightly pale center. They will brown quickly, so keep a close watch toward the end of the baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 87
- Sugar: 6.7g
- Sodium: 94mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.1g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 14mg
Maude A . says
Could I substitute more oatmeal for the coconut?
Christl Miarka says
Do you not have to flatten the balls?
Sharon Paull says
These are so delicious. I’ve gotten compliments on them. Thanks for a simple yet “lovely little” cookie recipe.