Best 7 Dads Oatmeal Coconut Cookies Recipes

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Calling all cookie enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary journey with our Dad's Oatmeal Coconut Cookies recipe. These delectable treats are a harmonious blend of wholesome oats, shredded coconut, and a dash of cinnamon, all enveloped in a soft and chewy cookie embrace. With a hint of sweetness and a satisfying crunch, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.

This article features not just one, but three enticing variations of the classic oatmeal coconut cookie recipe, each adding a unique twist to the original. The first recipe stays true to tradition, showcasing the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The second recipe takes a tropical turn, infusing the cookies with the vibrant zest of orange and pineapple, while the third recipe adds a touch of elegance with a drizzle of chocolate ganache.

Whether you prefer the classic simplicity, the tropical flair, or the decadent chocolate indulgence, these recipes have got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DAD'S COOKIES (COPYCAT)



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Make and share this Dad's Cookies (Copycat) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marlene.

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, at room temperature
2 eggs
3 cups brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup angel flake coconut
2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats (not instant)

Steps:

  • Grease cookie tins.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Beat butter, eggs, sugar and vanilla together until they are light and fluffy.
  • Sift flour with baking powder, soda and salt and stir them into the first mixture. Blend well.
  • Stir in coconut and rolled oats.
  • Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Cool on wire racks and store in tightly covered cookie tins.

DAD'S COOKIES



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One of Grandma Dorothy's much sought after recipes. These oatmeal cookies are wonderfully chewy and are made with oil instead of butter or margarine so they appeal to the heath conscious. One is never enough!

Provided by Tanya Anderson

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup flaked coconut
¾ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, salt, white sugar, brown sugar, oats and coconut. Make a well in the center and pour in the oil, eggs and vanilla. Mix well using your hands or a wooden spoon. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Flatten slightly with a fork.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, cookies should be a very light brown and chewy - not crisp. Cool for a couple of minutes on the baking sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 91.7 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

BETTER THAN DAD'S COPYCAT OATMEAL COCONUT COOKIES



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A crisp out of the oven cookie that is reminiscent of Dad's Classic Oatmeal cookies but is even better!

Provided by Tara Noland

Categories     Dessert

Time 24m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 cup coconut, shredded

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside. Preheat oven to 375F.
  • In a bowl of a standup mixer, cream together the sugars and butter. Add in the eggs and vanilla and beat well. Slowly add the flour mixture and continue to mix in batches. Stir in the coconut, oats and walnuts.
  • Using a 1 1/4" cookie scoop, drop small balls on an ungreased cookie sheet spacing 2" apart. Bake for 12-14 min. or until golden brown. Cool on cookie racks. Store in airtight containers. Will freeze well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 14 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 80 milligrams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

GRANDMOTHER'S OATMEAL COCONUT COOKIES



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My grandmother used to always have these cookies when we went to visit. They are the best oatmeal cookie you'll ever eat.

Provided by JULES2JEWELS

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup oats
1 cup crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat brown sugar, white sugar, and butter together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add 1 egg one at a time, allowing the first to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next with the vanilla.
  • Stir flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl. Beat into the butter mixture until just incorporated into a dough. Fold oats, crispy rice cereal, and coconut into the dough; mixing just enough to evenly combine.
  • Drop cookie dough by teaspoonful onto baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned, 8 to 9 minutes. Cool cookies slightly on baking sheets before moving to cooling racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 85.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

AUNT MYRTLE'S COCONUT OAT COOKIES



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These oatmeal coconut cookies are the stuff of happy memories. They have such a rich flavor and texture. Store them in your best cookie jar. -Catherine Cassidy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in coconut, oats and walnuts., Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

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CRISPY OATMEAL COCONUT COOKIES



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Anything is possible when you're baking with Betty, so take your favorite oatmeal and crisp rice cereal and give a breakfast staple a sweet cookie change up. These oatmeal coconut pecan cookies are packed with flavor and a delightfully light and crispy crunch! They are thin but not too thin, slightly soft in the center with crispy edges and their texture is perfect for dipping into a glass of cold milk. This recipe is simple to make with no rolling or shaping required, just make sure to measure each of your ingredients carefully. We suggest doubling the recipe since we haven't met anyone that only eats one of these light and flavor-filled oatmeal coconut cookies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in egg.
  • Add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; beat until blended. Stir in oats, cereal, coconut and pecans. Onto cookie sheets, drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 70 mg

DAD'S OATMEAL COOKIES



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Among Mother's old newspaper clippings and recipes scribbled on the back of envelopes, I came across this treasured recipe. It always gives me a warm feeling when I go through her recipe box, and I have fond memories of her baking these cookies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup Grape-Nuts
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, cereal, baking soda and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 3/4-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with a fork. , Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 3 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Prep time: Make sure to plan ahead, as the dough needs to chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Quality ingredients: Use high-quality, gluten-free rolled oats for the best texture and flavor.
  • Creaming butter and sugar: Creaming the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy is key for a chewy cookie.
  • Mixing the dough: Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this can result in tough cookies.
  • Chilling the dough: Chilling the dough for at least 2 hours helps to firm it up and makes it easier to handle.
  • Baking the cookies: Bake the cookies in a preheated oven to ensure even baking.
  • Cooling the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before enjoying.

Conclusion:

These gluten-free oatmeal coconut cookies are a delicious and wholesome treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, sweet coconut flavor, and hearty oatmeal, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you're looking for a gluten-free cookie option or simply a new favorite cookie recipe, these oatmeal coconut cookies are a must-try.

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