TROPICAL OATMEAL COOKIES

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Everyone seems to love oatmeal cookies. We are fond of them so I decided to add some new flavors for a variety of tastes in the cookie. We really enjoyed them.

Provided by Sena Wilson

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 c butter, softened
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c pecans, chopped
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
3 c quaker oats
1/2 c chopped dates
1/2 c coconut
1/2 c dried cranberries
glaze (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in oats, dates, coconut, pecans, and dried cranberries. Mix well with spoon.
  • 2. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool 1 minutes on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack. Yield: Approximately 4 dozen.
  • 3. Glaze: Mix together 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk (add more if needed for drizzling consistency), 1/2 tsp. of vanilla. Drizzle on top of cookies.

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