Quick Coconut Oat Cookies
Instant coconut cream pudding mix is the key to these crunchy cookies that are perfect for dunking. "For variety, use chocolate or lemon pudding instead," suggests Susan Putkonen of Gilbert, Minnesota.15 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and extract. Combine the remaining ingredients;
- gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Roll into 1-in. balls. Place on greased baking sheets. Flatten with a
- fork. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to
- brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 166 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 153 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.