Old Fashioned Orange Slice Oatmeal Cookies
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Old Fashioned Orange Slice Oatmeal Cookies
Description
Old Fashioned Orange Slice Oatmeal Cookies bring together classic ingredients like oats and coconut with a notable addition of diced candied orange slices. The dough is creamed with salted butter, granulated, and brown sugars, then combined with eggs and vanilla extract. Flour-based leavening agents help achieve a soft yet structured texture. Baking at 350 degrees produces a golden exterior complementing the moist, tender interior.
This cookie delivers a blend of chewy oats and tropical coconut notes alongside the bright, sweet citrus pieces. The baking method ensures a consistent texture, with just enough firmness to hold the unique inclusions without crumbling.
They work well as a snack or dessert with tea or coffee, or packed in lunchboxes for a touch of sweetness. Their combination of familiar and citrus ingredients is suited to those looking for a slight twist on standard oatmeal cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened to room temperature, salted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups candied orange slices diced
- 2 cups quick oats
- 2 cups coconut shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together butter, brown sugar, and sugar until creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add in eggs and vanilla and beat well until combined.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Cut the orange slices into small pieces. Fold into cookie dough along with oats and coconut flakes.
- Roll into 1 1/2 to 2-inch balls and place onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 36cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.