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Coconut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Sometimes you just have to bake cookies.

It’s been a busy summer. I’m going through some pretty serious life changes—stressful life changes. But as we all know, life never slows down to let us deal with tough situations. The world doesn’t stop spinning just because you need a break.

So sometimes, in the middle of everything, you’re the one that has to stop. Yesterday, in the middle of an afternoon filled with a million other things I was supposed to be doing, that’s just what I did.

Then I baked cookies.

We all need a break sometimes. Stop. Make a cup of tea. Bake yourself a batch of cookies. Go to a movie in the middle of a weekday afternoon.

It’s the times when you feel that it would be impossible to take a break that you should probably do just that.

Nutrition

Calories

349 cal

Fat

4 g

Carbs

65 g

Protein

13 g
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Yields about 4 dozen cookies

Coconut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups rolled oats

1 cup sweetened coconut flakes

12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add flour mixture to butter mixture and beat until well combined. Stir in oats, coconut, and chocolate chips.

Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets (or line sheets with parchment paper for easier clean-up) and bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool for a minute on baking sheet then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

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  1. Amber says

    Nicole, I know exactly what you mean. One of my favorites is the movie in the middle of the day.. something about going into a dark theatre when it's bright outside, and coming out two hours later is so.. rejuvenating. I'm glad you're taking a timeout for yourself. You deserve it.
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  2. Kate says

    I couldn't agree more! I've been feeling the same way lately but have resisted the urge to bake for fear it would leave to another stressful event (aka. not fitting in my jeans) .. but I'm diving in this afternoon. Hang in there! Just keep being your awesome self, Nicole. Baking always helps. :-)
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  3. Rachel says

    It's true. The times when a break doesn't seem possible are the times we need them the most. Doing something methodical yet creative and satisfying, like baking, is such great therapy. I think I need a cookie baking break too. Maybe I'll make these! They look delicious!
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  6. Shelley says

    You're so right about the stopping and the break-taking and all that. Your cookies look delicious and I hope they gave you the lift you needed to plow back into life again.
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  7. UrMomCooks says

    Something warm and sugary in the kitchen makes everything better! My daughter has baked for me every weekend since my youngest child (her brother) left for college!!! It is somehow grounding to bake and eat warm yummy things together! Plus these cookies look absolutely delicious! Might need to whip up a batch!
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  8. Nancy@acommunaltable says

    I think you are expressing what a lot of people are feeling right now and baking cookies is a wonderful way to deal with it!! These cookies look wonderful - especially since they feature three of my favorite things!!! Hope all in your life is well - take care of yourself!!
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  9. Joanne says

    Oh babe, I'm so sorry to hear that you're stressed! I always bake in the days before a test. Partially because I need a distraction and partially because I need comfort food! These cookies sound like they are a perfect palliative!
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  10. natalie says

    We just bought chocolate chips and coconut to make some very similar cookies! We call them cowboy cookies in the south. ;)
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  11. Jessica says

    OMG !!! These are soo good. I am going through a tough time too and I totally needed a yummy cookie to help. Thanks for the awesome recipe!!
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  13. Elizabeth says

    Sometimes you have to stop everything to tell someone how they brighten your day, so Nicole, that's just what you do, in ways personal and practical, you brighten my day!
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  14. Andrea says

    Sorry that life-changing things are stressful. I'm glad you baked, though! Baking does keep some of that stress away These look delicios! Oats, chocolate, and coconut are favorites of mine. :)
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  17. Amanda says

    YUM. Adding chocolate and coconut to desserts is alllways a good idea. Best of luck with your life changes; I'd imagine that these cookies would cheer anyone up.
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  18. Elizabeth says

    Major life changes here, too. Couldn't sleep, so I got on the internet and -hooray! A new blog post! You managed to peg three of my favorites-oatmeal, coconut and chocolate. Definitely making these tomorrow!
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