Dad's Cookies

 

Purchased cookies were a rarity in our home when I was growing up. My mother would buy a package when we were on vacation - usually a camping trip, and it was often a yellow and red box of Dad's Cookies, a Canadian brand, I believe. 

My dad does like these cookies, basically oatmeal with coconut, and they are easy to make. This is a recipe from my very old Mennonite Treasury of Recipes book, with lots of stains on the pages signifying recipes made many times. I've adapted this recipe somewhat by reducing the sugar. 

Dad's Cookies

1 cup butter, at room temperature

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup unsweetened coconut - I use the medium or fine cut

2 cups rolled oats

2 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons baking powder

pinch of salt

Cream the butter with the sugar, then add the eggs and vanilla and beat well. Add the coconut and oats. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and stir into the other ingredients. 

Form 1-inch balls. Place on baking sheet, then press them with the tines of a fork that has been dipped into flour to prevent sticking. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cool on a rack.