How to Make Coconut Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal cookie fans will love this recipe, which replaces raisins with dried cranberries and adds shredded coconut for a sweeter, moister taste.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1 egg
• 1-1/2 cups quick oats
• 1 cup wheat flour
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

How to Make Coconut Oatmeal Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Mix all ingredients except the oats, flour, cranberries and coconut.

2. Stir in the remaining ingredients slowly, continuously mixing until well blended.

3. Drop the dough by spoonful about two inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

4. Bake them until light brown, about 8-10 minutes. Immediately remove them from the cookie sheet. Set aside on a cool plate or waxed paper until they're cool enough to handle without falling apart.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't overbake. Cookies may seem too soft when removed from the oven but will harden slightly while cooling.