Description
These Delicious Honey Oatmeal Cookies combine the natural sweetness of honey with the hearty texture of quick oats and flaked coconut, resulting in chewy, flavorful treats perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (King Arthur all-purpose flour recommended)
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 1 cup honey (local honey adds unique flavor)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature by the time the dough is ready.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, quick oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flaked coconut. This blends the leavening agents and dry ingredients evenly.
- Cream Butter and Honey: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter and honey until the mixture is smooth and slightly fluffy, this ensures the cookies have a nice texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter and honey mixture until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until all components are fully incorporated and a cohesive dough forms.
- Form Cookie Dough Balls: Scoop spoonfuls of dough and roll them into balls approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, spacing them about 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain slightly soft for the perfect chewy texture.
- Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents breakage and allows them to set.
Notes
- Using local honey adds a unique depth of flavor to the cookies.
- Quick oats provide a chewier texture than old-fashioned rolled oats.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted to achieve the right dough consistency.
- Do not overbake to maintain softness in the middle of the cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
