Are oatmeal coconut cookies healthy?

Yes, oatmeal coconut cookies can be a nutritious treat when made with wholesome ingredients like old-fashioned oats and shredded coconut. You can make healthy oatmeal coconut cookies by reducing sugar, using no-butter alternatives, or making eggless versions.

Can I make oatmeal coconut cookies eggless or no-butter?

Absolutely! This oatmeal coconut cookies recipe can be adapted to be eggless using applesauce or other substitutes, and no-butter oatmeal coconut cookies can be made with coconut oil or plant-based alternatives.

How do I make oatmeal coconut cookies chewy or crispy?

Baking time determines the texture of oatmeal coconut cookies. Shorter baking yields chewy oatmeal coconut cookies, while baking a few minutes longer creates crispy oatmeal coconut cookies.

Can I make oatmeal coconut cookies no-bake?

Yes, no-bake oatmeal coconut cookies are quick and easy. Combine oats, shredded coconut, and a sticky sweetener like peanut butter or condensed milk, chill until firm, and enjoy a fast, delicious treat.

Oatmeal Coconut Cookies Recipe – Chewy, Crispy, and Easy 2025

Name: Oatmeal Coconut Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats; ¾ cup all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened); ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for dairy-free); ½ cup brown sugar, packed; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg (or ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce for eggless); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Description

Chewy, sweet, and lightly golden, these oatmeal coconut cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion. With a delightful mix of oats and shredded coconut, they are wholesome yet indulgent. This recipe also offers easy variations for eggless, no-butter, or healthier versions.

Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients (for ~24 cookies):

Dry Ingredients:

1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)

Wet Ingredients:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
½ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg (or ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce for eggless)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Prep Oven and Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and shredded coconut. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg (or applesauce) and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4: Combine and Form Cookies
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each. Flatten slightly with a fork.

Step 5: Bake
Bake 10–12 minutes for soft cookies or 12–14 minutes for crispier edges. Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Chewy vs Crispy: Bake shorter for chewy cookies, longer for crispy.
No-Bake Option: Combine oats, coconut, peanut butter, and honey. Chill until firm.
Make Ahead: Dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Category: Dessert / Snack
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American