Oatmeal Rasin Cookies

It's recipe time 

Straight from my Mom's recipe box these cookies are a favorite of my son. I make a big batch and ship them to him in college for him and his dorm mates to enjoy some cookies from Home.   Make sure you read the Cookie packaging tips at the end of the post to keep your care package  safe.   Lisa 

Coconut Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

INGREDIENTS

1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups raisins
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease or line a large baking sheet.

2. Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix until well incorporated. Stir in the oatmeal, raisins, and coconut. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.

3. Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges. Remove from the pan to cool on a wire rack.

Makes 2-3 dozen cookies.

Oatmeal ,Coconut & Chocolate chip : 

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl. Set aside.
• Cream together sugars and butter with a mixer. Add egg and vanilla and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Slowly add in flour mixture. Stir in oats and coconut. Add in chocolate chips.
• Roll the cookie dough into balls or use a cookie scoop, about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie. Place on a large baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper or a Silpat baking mat, about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until tops are slightly golden. They will still be soft. Let sit on cookie sheet for 2 minutes and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Cookie Care Package tips  : 

How do you keep cookies fresh in a care package?

Here's how to ensure that your cookie care packages don't arrive in crumbs. Always pack cookies in layers between wax or parchment paper in an airtight container. Plastic containers are best to lock in freshness, but metal tins with tight lids will also work. Package soft and crispy cookies separately.

What is the best container to store cookies?

When storing soft cookies, opt for airtight plastic containers that will limit the airflow and keep your cookies moister longer. Crispy cookies are best stored in a glass container, like a cookie jar, which lets a little bit of air in to keep your batch crunchy

What is the best way to package cookies for mailing?

Use an airtight container for packing the cookies. Line the bottom of the container with a cushioning material, such as bubble wrap or Kraft paper. If shipping different types of cookies, stack bigger ones at the bottom, with smaller and lighter ones on top. Fill empty space with cushioning materi