Cookies, Bars & Candy
White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup flaked coconut, toasted
6 squares (1 oz. each) white baking chocolate, cut 1/2-inch chunks
Additional sugar
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Add extracts. Combine the oats, flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture until blended. Stir in the coconut and chocolate. Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-9 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.