Soft Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
Description
Flaked unsweetened coconut is paired with dark chocolate chips and almonds in these soft and chewy cookies.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups brown sugar
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1 cup solid vegetable oil-butter spread (such as Smart Balance® sticks), softened
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
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1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
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1 cup rolled oats
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1 cup dark chocolate chips
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1 cup chopped unsalted almonds
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1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Beat brown sugar, vegetable oil butter spread, and egg with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Add coconut, flour, and oats; stir until just moistened. Fold in chocolate chips, almonds, and yogurt.
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Drop spoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 9 to 11 minutes.