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Oatmeal Coconut Cookies – Easy, Chewy, and Crispy Homemade Delight

Oatmeal Coconut Cookies

These Oatmeal Coconut Cookies offer the perfect balance of chewy centers and crisp edges, all with the cozy flavor of oats and tropical flair of coconut. They’re quick to make, friendly for busy schedules, and absolutely delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 0.5 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine oats, coconut, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in optional nuts or chocolate chips if using.
  6. Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop dough onto prepared sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly for crispier cookies.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are still soft.
  8. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use old-fashioned oats for best texture. Flatten cookies before baking if you like them extra crisp. For gluten-free, use a certified GF flour blend and coconut. Cookies store well in an airtight container for several days or freeze beautifully.