Big Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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I found this recipe jotted on a piece of scrap paper while i was cleaning off my desk. i don't know where it's from and i haven't made it. i hope to try them soon. If you make them please let me know about prep time, etc.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350f.

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Toast coconut in a skillet over medium heat.

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In a large bowl mix shortening , sugars , vanilla and coconut extracts , and egg on low speed.

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In a separate bowl , combing oats , flour , salt , baking soda , and coconut.

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Add oat mixture to wet mixture and mix on low speed until blended.

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Stir in chocolate chunks.

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Drop level 1 / 4 cupfuls of dough 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

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Press dough into rounds using bottom of measuring cup.

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Bake 15-20 min.

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, until golden.

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Remove to wire racks to cool.

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Ingredients

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coconut, semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, quick oats, flour, butter flavor shortening, light brown sugar, sugar, vanilla, salt, baking soda, coconut extract, egg