Being 4,000 miles away from home can really deprive a girl of her mother's home cookin'. It is one of the things that I miss most about being away and something that many kids take for granted when they receive it on a daily basis. My wonderful mother has gotten into the habit of sending me packages containing an assortment of homemade cookies. It is at this time that I jump up and down while unwrapping a bag in order to taste their amazingly flavorful goodness.
After all the cookies she has sent me in the past year, it only seemed appropriate that I send her some of my homemade cookies for her birthday!
Above all, I needed a tasty and durable cookie that could withstand the trials and tribulations of an international mail delivery... and that is just what I got with this recipe. I made one major adjustment in order to produce my desired result, which many of you may choose to avoid for health reasons, but it gave the cookies an ideal texture for a 4,000 mile journey.
Whether you have someone overseas who would love a box of cookies or someone in your own home who loves coconut and oatmeal, it is worth giving these cookies a try!
Coconut Oatmeal Chewies
½ cup brown sugar
1 egg
½ cup lard, softened (or butter)
1 tsp. vanilla
½ cup lard, softened (or butter)
1 tsp. vanilla
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
1 ¼ cups flour
½ cup shredded coconut
½ cup quick oats
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, cream together the sugars, egg, lard, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
Add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a greased or lined baking sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes, until the cookies are set but not overly browned.
Cool completely on a wire rack and serve.
Delicious with a cup of tea or coffee.
Delicious with a cup of tea or coffee.
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