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Ambrosia Cookies
5 from 3 votes

Ambrosia Cookies

Ambrosia Cookies combine coconut, oats, pecans, dates, and citrus zest into a chewy, fruity cookie that you’ll want to eat year round.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 48
Course: Baked Goods

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar light; firmly packed
  • 2 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 2 cups golden raisins I prefer dates, or chopped dates
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest, grated
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest grated

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl with an electric mixer or in the bowl of of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter; gradually add the sugars, beating well. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, coconut, oats, pecans, raisins or dates, lemon zest and orange zest. Mix well. Stir into the butter mixture.
  4. Use a medium cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.