Oatmeal Fruit Cookies

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Oatmeal Fruit Cookies

Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coconut, cookies, Oatmeal
Author: Caprice Benz

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2/3 cup organic sugar
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon peel
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher sea salt I use Redmond brand
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts
  • 1 cup dried apricots chopped or cranberries,
  • 1 cup pitted dates chopped
  • 1 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, along with the lemon and orange zest and vanilla.
  • Preheat Oven to 350 degrees
  • Whisk the flour, oats, baking soda, salt and baking powder in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the creamed mixture until just blended. Stir in remaining ingredients. Don't over mix.
  • Note: You can substitute different dried fruits in the recipe, such as dried pineapple, raisins, mango, etc. Do not replace the coconut since it is an essential ingredient.
  • Note: The dates can be added to the eggs and vanilla to soak for 30 minutes then added with the zests.
  • Note: Knead the dough after adding the coconut and nuts since the dough is very dense until the coconut and nuts are blended.
  • Drop by heaping tablespoonful (I use a small ice cream scoop for all my cookies) at least 3 inches apart onto silpat-lined baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 8 to10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Rotate cookie sheets from top to bottom half way through baking time.