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Pride of Iowa Cookies

Pride of Iowa Cookies is an award-winning sweet and super chewy old-fashioned oatmeal cookie that is a favorite here in the Heartland.  

Servings 20 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening or softened butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1.5 cups quick oats

Instructions

  1. In a medium size mixing bowl, mix the dry ingredients.  Flour, quick oats, salt,  baking powder, and baking soda.  Set Aside.

  2. In a second mixing bowl, cream shortening or butter,  white sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla, using a mixer at medium-low speed to medium speed.

  3. Add in Coconut last, along with any other add-ins.  ( chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, etc.)

  4. Using a Cookie Scoop, drop 1-inch balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet and press down with a fork or spoon.

  5. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

  6. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before removing the cookie from the baking sheet.