My Kids' Favorite Cookies Recipe

By Effimiya

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 5 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)

Details

Servings 60
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Beat in oats and coconut.
Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Break each candy bar into 12 pieces; press a chocolate piece into the center of each warm cookie. Remove to wire racks. Yield: 5 dozen.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Hershey’s premier baking pieces.