TROPICAL OATMEAL COOKIES

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Island flavors--macadamia nuts, coconut, and dried tropical fruits--provide an exciting change for basic oatmeal cookies.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup coconut
1 (3.25-oz.) jar macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped (about 2/3 cup)
1 (7-oz.) pkg. diced dried tropical fruits and raisins

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar and butter; beat until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; blend well. Add flour and baking soda; mix well. Stir in oats, coconut, nuts and dried fruits.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto sprayed cookie sheets.
Bake at 375°F. for 7 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 9 g