Crispy Oatmeal Cookies

Our family really enjoys eating these crispy, buttery oatmeal cookies. They are very easy to make and always a great hit all year around.

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

2. 1 cup sugar

3. 1 egg

4. 1/2 cup brown sugar

5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

6. 1 1/2 cup Oatmeal (Quaker Oatmeal)

7. 1 1/2 cup flour, sifted

8. 3/4 cup sweetened coconut flakes

9. 1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions:

1. Preheat oven 350 degrees

2. In a mixing bowl mix together butter, sugar, eggs, brown sugar and vanilla

3. add remaining ingredients, combining well but do not overmix

4. Line baking sheet with parchment paper

5. Using a medium scooper making approximately 1 inch round dough balls and placing each on baking sheets 1 1/2 inches apart

6. Bake 15-20 minutes or until slightly brown on edges

7. Place on rack to cool, cookies will become crispy when cool. Enjoy!

8. Yields 2 1/2 Dozen