Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Coconut Tutti Fruities by J. Massie

2 cups oats
1 1/3 cups flour (i use 1/2 whole wheat)
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 cup packed br. sugar
3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 Tbsp honey
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup EACH diced dried mango, apple, cherries (any dried fruit is fine)
3 cups shredded coconut, divided

1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease 2 cookie sheets.
2. Stir together dry ingredients (minus the sugar)
3. Beat sugars and butter with electric mixer until fluffy. (i just used a spoon)
4. Add the egg, honey, and vanilla; beat until well blended. Gradually add the flour mixture; beat just until blended. Stir in dried fruit and 1/2 cup coconut.
5. Spread the remaining coconut in a shallow bowl. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoonfuls into the coconut; roll until it is all coated.
6. Bake for 15-17 min.

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