Ultimate Chocolate and Coconut Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup toasted coconut
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried fruit (e.g., cranberries or raisins)
- 1 cup mixed nuts, chopped
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare Baking Sheets:
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats for easy cookie removal and clean-up.

3. Cream the Butter and Sugars:
In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of softened unsalted butter with 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of packed brown sugar until the mixture is light and creamy. This should take about 2 to 3 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.

4. Add Wet Ingredients:
Add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

5. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

6. Combine Mixtures:
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and no dry flour is visible.

7. Fold in Additional Ingredients:
Gently fold in 2 cups of rolled oats, 1 cup of toasted coconut, 1 1/2 cups of chocolate chips, 1 cup of dried fruit, 1 cup of chopped mixed nuts, and 1 tablespoon of espresso powder. Mix until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

8. Shape Cookies:
Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, portion out dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie to allow room for spreading.

9. Bake the Cookies:
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and slightly crisp around the edges.

10. Cool:
Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT15M
15 minutes

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Oatmeal Cookies, Chocolate Coconut Cookies, Gourmet Dessert, Sweet Treats, Homemade Cookies, Baking Recipe, Easy Dessert Recipe, Holiday Cookies, Coffee-Flavored Cookies, Nutty Cookies

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approx. 2600 calories for the entire batch

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