Apr 16, 2011

Bittersweet Chocolate Cranberry Pecan and Toasted Coconut Oatmeal Cookies

by theUngourmet

makes 2 dozen

3/4 cup Earth Balance or butter, softened
1 egg
1 tsp coconut extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp ground golden flax
1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chunks
1/2 cup dried cranberry
1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut
2 cups quick cooking oats

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large bowl, beat the butter for 30 seconds until creamy. Add the egg, extracts and sugar. Mix well. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and flax. Whisk well. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and stir just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chunks cranberry, pecans, coconut and oats.

Using a medium scoop, place dough balls onto a baking sheet and bake at 375 for 10-14 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.