These have always been a childhood favorite of mine growing up in the 70’s and they still are today.
Original recipe makes 4 dozen
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups flaked coconut
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together into a bowl.
- Cream the butter and the sugar together. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Add the flour mixture and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in the oats and flaked coconut.
- Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 243 kcal
Carbohydrates: 35.2 g
Cholesterol: 38 mg
Fat: 10.4 g
Fiber: 1.6 g
Protein: 3 g
Sodium: 324 mg
