SOFT OATMEAL COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Soft Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies image

These cookies are soft and chewy and didn't last a day after making them! Once I thought I HATED coconut, but these made me realize I just didn't like overly sweet coconut. These are fabulous! Made with whole wheat flour and oatmeal, it's a better alternative to the traditional cookie.

Provided by jlynn79

Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 45

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 cup solid vegetable oil-butter spread (such as Smart Balance® sticks), softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 cup chopped unsalted almonds
1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Beat brown sugar, vegetable oil butter spread, and egg with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Add coconut, flour, and oats; stir until just moistened. Fold in chocolate chips, almonds, and yogurt.
Drop spoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 9 to 11 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 4.5 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 97.5 mg, Sugar 7.6 g