Coconut Date Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Print Version)

Chewy cookies loaded with coconut, dates, raisins, and oats—ready in under 30 minutes.

# List of Ingredients:

01 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour

03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda

04 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

05 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

07 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

08 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

09 - 1 large egg

10 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

11 - 2/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

12 - 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates

13 - 1/2 cup raisins

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

03 - In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.

04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until fully incorporated and smooth.

05 - Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

06 - Gently fold in shredded coconut, chopped dates, and raisins with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown and centers appear set.

09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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The coconut gets beautifully toasty while the dates stay soft and chewy in every bite
These cookies walk that perfect line between wholesome and indulgent

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Overbaking makes the coconut taste bitter, so pull them out when edges just start turning golden
The dough continues cooking on the hot baking sheet, which is why that 5 minute rest period is crucial

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For extra texture, toast the coconut in a dry pan for 2 to 3 minutes before adding it to the dough
Chop your dates into smaller pieces if you want them distributed more evenly throughout each cookie