Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Coconut Cookies
When a new cookbook I purchased opened to this recipe, I knew I had to make these cookies ASAP. You see, I’m not a huge fan of chocolate chip cookies. But play around with adding other ingredients and I’m all over them. Not to mention, I pretty much like anything with coconut.
John Barrichelli took the quintessential, all-American chocolate chip cookie to a whole other level with this recipe.
Don’t let the name confuse you – this is definitely a chocolate chip cookie. I used big chocolate chunks in mine instead of chips which gave them a super rich chocolately flavor. Where the oatmeal and coconut come in is in the cookie’s texture. This may make no sense to you all since we are talking about cookies, but these little guys were meaty and there is nothing better to me that a cookie with substance.
Which would you prefer over pasta – a bolognese sauce or a ragu. If ragu makes your heart flutter like mine, then this cookie is for you.
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Coconut Cookies
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
12 ounces best-quality semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats (not instant)Directions:
Set the oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick silicone baking mats; set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda; set aside.
In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, granulated sugar and salt on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl halfway through. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in the vanilla.
With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients, beating until the flour is absorbed. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and shredded coconut with a rubber scrapper. Gently fold in the oats.
Use a 1/4 cup (2-inch wide) ice cream scoop to scoop out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, placing the scoops about 2 inches apart.
Bake one sheet at a time, rotating the sheet about two-thirds of the way through the baking time, until the cookies are set and browned on the edges but still very soft in the center, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Use a spatula to transfer the cookies to the rack and let cool completely.
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Katrina — May 20, 2010 @ 4:25 pm
I totally know what you mean by meaty! I recently made ccc's with coconut (from Cooking Light) and they were so good with a great texture of chewiness. Will have to try these!
Jelli Bean — May 20, 2010 @ 5:30 pm
I love all chocolate chip cookies, and the addition of coconut makes me drool. Thanks for sharing. Those photos make me really hungry–so much that I am trying to think of a good reason to make cookies right now.
Mary Jo — May 20, 2010 @ 6:19 pm
I must makes these…coconut and chocolate, yum!!!
Megan — May 20, 2010 @ 6:26 pm
We make cookies similar to this at the bakery where I work, but they have pecans too… and they are my favorite. Gotta love a nice chunky cookie!
Barbara GF — May 20, 2010 @ 6:33 pm
I'm with you when it comes to coconut, Eliana — anything is elevated by the addition of coconut when it comes to baking!
Lisa W — May 20, 2010 @ 7:48 pm
I agree! I much prefer "meaty" in my chocolate chip cookies to those shatteringly delicate thin ones. Thanks for this recipe!
Emily — May 21, 2010 @ 12:50 am
Reading the title of these cookies, I was content with just chocolate chip oatmeal. But then the added coconut? My heart about stopped. What a wonderful mix! These look absolutely amazing.
5 Star Foodie — May 21, 2010 @ 2:12 am
Yum! The cookies sound great with the addition of coconut!
Juliana — May 21, 2010 @ 3:24 am
Yummie, these cookies look delicious, coconut in oatmeal cookies…definitely yummie!
Julie — May 21, 2010 @ 12:00 pm
These look wonderful. Coconut and oatmeal, what a great combination.
cookies and cups — May 21, 2010 @ 12:12 pm
These sound awesome! Making them today!!!
Ingrid — May 21, 2010 @ 6:48 pm
What's the difference between the sauces? Now I'll have to google that to see which cookie I prefer. Happy Friday!~ingrid
Erika — May 21, 2010 @ 10:22 pm
Oh! These sound fabulous!
hannah! — May 22, 2010 @ 3:32 am
thanks for sharing! these look fantastic
ajcabuang04 — May 22, 2010 @ 5:07 am
These look so good!! I might just try out your recipe!
Paris Pastry — May 22, 2010 @ 8:55 am
Chocolate, oatmeal AND coconut? There's no way these couldn't be tasty!
Joanne — May 22, 2010 @ 12:11 pm
I have been dying for this cookbook! Thanks for sharing the recipes. I'm more of an oatmeal cookie person myself (and I like a good meat sauce) so I'm pretty sure I would love these. I bet PB chips would be great in here as well!
Velva — May 22, 2010 @ 1:04 pm
These chocolate chip cookies with coconut look perfect. I love desserts with coconut too.
El — May 22, 2010 @ 2:03 pm
I'm sold. what a combination. I think I'll be making these this weekend!
knk — May 22, 2010 @ 4:58 pm
love these cookies great post i like it
Tracey — May 23, 2010 @ 12:48 am
I almost baked these cookies when I borrowed that book from the library but I never got around to it. Now that you've given them your seal of approval I'll have to get in the kitchen and make them
They look amazing and I love the combination of flavors.
Mary — May 23, 2010 @ 3:02 pm
What a wonderful combination. They sound like a near perfect cookie. I'll have to try them when my "cookie monsters" are visiting. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Blessings…Mary
Meghann — November 21, 2010 @ 9:59 pm
I was in search for a perfect chocolate chip/oatmeal/coconut cookie recipe when I came across your blog. I’m happy to say that this recipe is my new go to cookie recipe! They turned out so delicious and yummy. Thanks for sharing!
Kevin reilly — January 15, 2011 @ 9:18 pm
Best cookies ever. My kids devoured them. My boy said they are the best cookies he ever had.
Eliana replied: — January 16th, 2011 @ 7:07 pm
Glad they enjoyed them