My Kids’ Favorite Cookies

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Makes

5 dozen

Updated: Mar. 04, 2023
When I made these cookies for my boys while they were growing up, it was a real challenge to keep them away from the kitchen to let these cookies cool. I still make these mouthwatering morsels for my "boys" today. —Ardys Smith, Palo Alto, California
My Kids' Favorite Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 5 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Beat in oats and coconut.
  2. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes.
  3. Break each candy bar into 12 pieces; press a chocolate piece into the center of each warm cookie. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 91 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.