COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES

A weekend with my cousin.  I like to bring a treat. It is always a good visit.  

COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Pinch of salt

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 stick butter, softened

1 egg

3/4 cup old fashioned oats

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1/3 cup chocolate chips (I used mini chips)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients and mix well.  In another bowl, cream together the sugars and butter till smooth.  Add egg and vanilla.  Combine dry ingredients.  Mix together well.  Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.  Scoop tablespoons of dough and place on prepared pan with parchment paper.  These cookies spread quite a bit, so space at least 2 inches apart.  Bake at 350 degrees for 13 to 15 minutes till golden brown. 

CRANBERRY ORANGE QUICK BREAD

The last thing I baked for 2020.  Time to start the new year with less goodies, well maybe until Valentine's Day.  I love the taste of cranberry with orange.  This was a quick, tasty treat to make.

CRANBERRY ORANGE QUICK BREAD

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup orange juice

1 Tablespoon orange zest

2/3 cups buttermilk

6 Tablespoons butter, melted

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

1-1/2 cups Craisins

1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9 inch loaf pan with Pam or Baker's Joy.  In a small bowl mix together the buttermilk, orange juice, zest, melted butter and egg.  

In another bowl mix the dry ingredients.  Add the liquid ingredients to dry.  Stir in Craisins, nuts and vanilla.  Pour into prepared loaf pan.  Bake for 50 to 55 minutes until toothpick is clean when inserted.