Coconut Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

I love coconut using coconut in baking.It doesnt hurt that it is one of the very few things that are grown locally. ;)

These cookies are absolutely the best there is.They are chewy,the coconut gives a lovely texture,it smells heavenly so all in all,this is my favorite cookie recipe.My picky little girl agrees.So does the hubby.

It tastes way better and is cheaper to make than the store bought extremely expensive oatmeal cookies. 

I am asked for this recipe all the time,so here it is!

Coconut Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Coconut Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup white sugar (use only 1/2 cup if you don't like it too sweet.)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cup rolled oat (quick cooking oats work well too)
• 1 cup shredded coconut (1/2 cup would work too)
• 1/2 cup dark raisins (i like them better than the golden ones.)
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil (i have also made with as little as 1/2 cup)
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla

here how:

1.preheat oven to 175 degrees C.grease cookie sheets.

2.in a large bowl,stir together al the dry ingredients.

make a well in the center and add oil,eggs and vanilla.mix well with a wooden spoon or your hands.roll into balls and place on cookie sheets,2 inches apart,and flatten slightly.

3.bake for 10 to 12 minutes till light brown and chewy.cool a while and remove and let cool completely.

Store in an air tight container.

• I use fresh shredded unsweetened coconut.If you are using sweetened,you may want to lessen the amount of sugar.

this time im back.for sure.i think.

hahhhhh its been long.its been hectic around here.

i think I'm going to get back to blogging once again,and hope to post more often!

lets forget how much I've neglected my blog for a minute there,shall we?

no?

OK then lets see if some eye candy can bribe you. show you something hoping you will forgive me once you are too overwhelmed with how beautiful it is!deal? :D

my shiny braided bread.glorious it was.

I made Dana's braided bread a few nights ago.It came out really great,the texture super nice and it so happened to be the best Ive made yet.It was easy to slice,no crumbling,and it kept well without refrigeration for three days.

i wish i worked better on my photos.

tsk,what a pity.

it was late,two thirty in the morning,so its just this shot and an identical one to this,that i managed.sorry.

You should try this bread.but remember to make two it two loaves.or they will grow too huge and get almost stuck to the roof of your oven like mine almost did.ahem.

on other tones,i made a sample beaded flower.i cant remember for the life of me where i saw the tutorial from.so i cannot give credit where its due. :o( i've been searching far and wide for days,to no avail..please point it out to me if anyone knows! :o))

Beaded flower

i made a lot of dresses for my baby girl while i was busy not blogging.lets see how long it takes for me upload ONE, atleast! :)

Anyone has tips about toddler tantrums?Noora has become an expert.and i seem to be following her.and i seriously need help.poor husband.

i cannot focus on one thing for very long these days.

*snap*

gather some ideas while im away,alright?

let me be back in a while.

this time,im back for sure.

i think.

toodles! :o)