oatmeal coconut cookies
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OK, these just might be THE BEST oatmeal coconut cookies you’ve ever tasted! Crunchy outside. Tender inside. And, they last for days! Bonus!
Recipe for Cookies with Coconut
Forget any recipe for cookies with coconut other than this one for oatmeal coconut cookies. I promise exquisitely ahhhmazing! Now my husband tastes everything I create, and he says these are the BEST cookies he’s ever tasted!
Oatmeal Coconut Cookies
One thing about these cookies. They last. Yes, for days! I keep them on the kitchen counter (I know, way tooooooooooo tempting!) in a decorative stand bowl with a lid askew. Honestly, they’re as good as they were when they came from the oven. Bonus!
Best Oatmeal Coconut Cookie Recipe
So many pointers make this the best oatmeal cookie recipe. One important ingredient, the oil. Another is the oatmeal. You can use whole oats or quick oats. I’ve done both, and I love the whole oats better because it adds more texture. The pictures you’ll see have each oat used. See if you can tell the difference and decide which is which! Remember, cooking and baking are all about trying new things, experimenting and not being afraid to step outside the recipe box.
Coconut Oil Oatmeal Cookies
Now a lot of cookie recipes call for butter, but this recipe uses coconut oil. A much healthier alternative for these cookies than butter or another type of oil.
Oatmeal Raisin Coconut Cookies
The cool thing about these cookies is that you can do add ons. I love chopped dates in my oatmeal cookies. But, if you want raisins or cran-raisins or even some other type of dried fruit, then that’s totally up to you.
Oatmeal Coconut Cookie Recipe
A really great cookie recipe is one that allows you to modify and design to your liking. And, this recipe, once you have the basic dough completed then becomes a canvas for your design.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies
Yes, I’ve done this dough with mini-chocolate chips. I like the mini version better because they just work well into the thick batter/dough. And, I’m telling you it’s thick. And, once these mounds of goodliness bake, they just dissolve and melt into divine cookies!
And, let’s talk nuts. Yes, you can add nuts or not. I love walnuts and/or sliced almonds. Just something about the crunch texture. But, again it’s a total personal thingeee!
Oatmeal Cookie Gluten Free Recipe
If you want to go gluten free, then substitute your flour in this recipe with something like oat or rice flour or another type of GF flour. I’ve never done this, but I totally think it would work just fine.
For some other great cookie recipes, check out:
Holiday Best Easy Cookie Recipes
oatmeal coconut cookies
OK, these just might be THE BEST oatmeal coconut cookies you've ever tasted! Crunchy outside. Tender inside. And, they last for days! Bonus!
Ingredients
- Preheat oven to 350
- 1 cup solid coconut oil, room temperature
- 2/3 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp. allspice
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup 1:to:1 GF flour, can use regular all-purpose
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups oatmeal, whole not quick cooking
- 1 cup almonds, sliced and crushed
- 1/2 cup golden raisins, optional
- 1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
- Sea salt flakes for topping on uncooked cookies
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the coconut oil and sugar. You can beat on low speed with a hand mixer for a few minutes.
- Add in the cinnamon, allspice, salt and eggs. Blend together well.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and blend. Add the oatmeal, one cup at a time and work into the batter.
- Add the almonds, raisins and shredded coconut and blend together. The mixture will be thick and dough'eee.
- Roll cookie balls and place on to a parchment paper covered cookie sheet (makes about 2+ dozen cookies). Slightly flatten the ball so it will accommodate several sea salt flakes.
- Sprinkle the tops with the sea salt flakes/
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in a preheated 350 oven. Remove, cool and eat!
Notes
Substitutions:
- Coconut Sugar for Brown/White Sugar 1:1
- Walnuts (or your choice) for Almonds
- GF Flour for Regular Flour
- Use solid coconut oil that's at room temperature and like soft butter
- To increase the protein in these cookies, I have used TWO SCOOPS of PaleoValley's UNflavored bone broth protein supplement. IF you choose to do that, then REDUCE the flour to ONE CUP vs 1.5 cups.
- Interested in the PaleoValley Bone Broth Protein Supplement (unflavored, chocolate or vanilla), just go to Shop the Brands I love, and check it out. You'll get an auto 15% discount at checkout on your entire order. ! Not too shabby!
I made these oatmeal cookies today and my goodness they turned out perfect. Made the original recipe no swaps. So moist and love the spice profile. Such a treat with a cup of coffee. Definitely will make these cookies again. Thank you.
Pam Pam!! You’ve made my day, luv! Thank you soooooooooooo much. I need to make another batch, too, however, they’re soooooooooooooooo addictive!! xoxx ally
These cookies are the best!!!! I swapped out the golden raisins (I did not have any) for organic dates cut up, and I separated them and froze them so they would mix well in the batter. The cookies are so light, and I love that they’re not super sweet. Another great recipe of yours, Ally!! Thank you!! You are my inspiration!!
Kathy! You’ve made my day! Thank you luv!! I love your swaps. That’s the perfect thing about ‘recipes’, you customize to your lighting! You’re a sweetheart, luv, xoxx ally
Mama-Ally,
Can the Oatmeal Cocanut Cookies be stored in freezer? …I am looking forward to try the recipe.
Mama-Ally, as many, most grateful for your Spiritual Wealth and sharing your knowledge.
God’s Blessings to you, Pops, and Family!
Hi, Joselle, yes, you can freezer them once baked. What a sweetheart you are, and thank you. Your words mean a LOT to me, angel. xoxx Mama Ally
Very dry. Son asked what sawdust I used. Baking powder not needed. Had to toss. Hated wasting good ingredients but inedible.
Oh, no! Sawdust, lol! Hey, at least your son has a sense of humor! I’m sorry it was a disaster for you. If you want to check out other oatmeal cookie recipes, which we love, that I have, here you go! xoxx ally https://allyskitchen.com/?s=oatmeal+cookies
What brand of GF flour do you recommend?
Hi, Carole, I like King Arthur and Paleo GF flours 🙂 xoxx ally
My husband’s favorite cookie is oatmeal rain. I had all the ingredients so made a batch. Did not use the powdered bone broth and followed all ingredients to the letter. Only cooked 12 minutes. Just too dry for our liking. Wish I had cut back on the flour and oats and not used almonds.
Hi, Melinda, oatmeal is our fave too, in fact, as I respond to you, I’ve got ingredients out to make another batch of these cookies. I sure hope you try the recipe again and do as you said, cut back on flour/oats and not use almonds. Here are some other oatmeal cookie recipes that I have that you might want to check out since it’s your hub’s fave! xoxx ally
https://allyskitchen.com/?s=oatmeal+cookies
How do I order your cookbook? I didn’t know you had one…
Lupe, thanks so much for asking! Here’s the link to order on Amazon, my friend! xoxx ally
https://www.amazon.com/shop/allyskitchen/list/31QINYKAZB1H?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d
“substitute coconut sugar for both brown and granulated”
I’m confused on the sugar kind and amount for this recipe, do you mind clarifying for me? I enjoy your content, so inspiring 🥰
Jayne, of course, luv, and THANK YOU! It’s for both. The coconut can be for both the brown and granulated. Enjoy and I did do a batch where I rolled them into balls (about 2 TBL)/per ball rather than using spooning to scoop. The ball baked and kept them a round shape. xoxx ally
Hi Ally, is it just 1 cup of Reg. Flour?
Thanks
Hi, Karen, let’s make that 1.5 cups. In the recipe I did day before yesterday, I did add 2 scoops of PaleoValley bone broth protein supplement which account for more density need like ‘flour’, so I cut back to 1 cup. I edited the recipe to 1.5 cups. Hope this makes sense and I haven’t confused you, luv. xoxx ally
Hi Ally!
I made these amazing coconut oatmeal cookies today and they turned out yummy! I used organic pure maple sugar in place of the granulated but did use the coconut sugar as well. Im so happy they are this amazing because Oatmeal Raisin is my fav cookie!!!!! Thanks again for another blockbuster recipe!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Aria!!! Omg, I’ve eaten 3 of them today and am obsessed with them! Love your substitutions. It’s a keeper recipe. Next time, I’m doing less sugar and dicing dates! Hugs my luveee❤️
Not sure what I did wrong either because mine went flat in the oven and almost slid off the cookie sheet 😂. I used almond flour and coconut sugar instead of sugar and brown sugar. My coconut oil was not solidified maybe that was the problem.
Hi, Nikki, the oil probably was the problem. It’s like a room temp butter that you cream together (hand mixer) with your sugar. I’m so so sorry. I used a room temp solid coconut oil (from Costco). And, yes, I also used coconut sugar and almond flour in another batch I made of this recipe, and it worked fine. I hope you’ll try it again. Let’s give it another try. Hey, I’m happy to facetime w/you! xoxx ally
Thanks Ally! I will try again for sure.
I hope so, honey. And, again, I’ll work w/you if you want. I want it to work for you!! xo ally
I was so excited to make these cookies but they are flat. Any idea what I might have done wrong?
Patty, that’s really strange. What altitude are you at? You did put the baking powder in, right? I’ve never had that happen with either regular flour or the almond flour. I’m so sorry. Let’s try to figure this out. How as the taste and texture, luv? xoxx ally
I just made these cookies after seeing them on your and Flavcity’s instagram. I just had to make them. They turned out just perfect. Thank you very much!
Inci!! That’s soooooooooooooo good to hear! They’re pretty simple and easy and the keep for several days. Well, if they last that long! Hope you’ll be back a lot and visit here! xoxx ally
Can almond flour be used instead? 🙂
Yes, I’ve used both regular and almond flour, luv! One to one amounts! Let me know! xoxx ally
Ally – your recipes are the absolute BEST!! I received your cookbook in the mail & look forward to making all your recipes one by one!!
Jan Jan!!! How kind you are! THANK YOU! And, I look super forward to being in your amazing kitchen!! Any questions, just holler, you know I’m here for you! xoxx ~ally