Coconut Date Cookies are an absolute delight! These oatmeal cookies are filled with pecans, coconut and dates for an explosion of flavor. These cookies are rich, chewy and so delicious. They're wonderful for tailgating parties, potlucks, soccer games or backyard barbecues. Every bite will have you coming back for more!
2cupsquick-cooking oats(I used old-fashioned oatmeal)
1cupsweetened flaked coconut
1cuppecanschopped, or walnuts
8oz. bagdateschopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Grease two large cookie sheets.
Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Blend well with an electric mixer until smooth.
Stir in flour, coconut, dates, oatmeal and pecans until thoroughly mixed; this may take 4-5 minutes.
Press cookie dough into a ¼ cup scoop using a scant measure.
Press firmly or the dough will crumble when you drop the scoopfuls of cookie dough onto a cookie sheet.
Space cookies 2 to 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake for 17 to 22 minutes or until lightly browned and just set.
Rotate cookie sheets on oven racks half way through baking time.
Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
NOTE: The secret to making these cookies is to not over-bake them. If you over-bake they become too crispy. If you bake them just until the liquid texture on top of the cookie is baked, the cookies will be chewy and delicious.