COCONUT CARAMEL OAT COOKIES

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"When I was a little girl, my grandmother and I used to whip up this no-bake snack to munch on while playing rummy," shares Tammy Schroeder of Aitkin, Minnesota. "I love to throw a batch together and remember those special times."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup milk
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
25 caramels
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan, bring butter and milk to a boil; add sugar, vanilla and salt. Cook for 1 minute. Add caramels and stir until melted, about 4 minutes. Stir in oats and coconut. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.