July 5, 2012

Chewy Coconut Oatmeal Cookies made with oil


1-1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

  • In a large bowl, stir together  flour, baking soda, salt, white sugar, brown sugar, oats, coconut.
  • Make a well in the center and pour in oil, eggs, vanilla. 
  • Mix well by hand.
  • Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls.
  • Place 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets.
  • Flatten slightly with a fork.

  • Bake  10 to 12 minutes till very light brown.
  • Cool on baking sheets a few minutes.
  • Remove to wire rack to cool completely.