Cookies for Santa

Crispy and slightly chewy oat meal cookies, perfect as a breakfast snack or dibs for bribing Santa, ha!

These are commonly called a Cowboy cookies, I have no idea why and neither I could find much info on the net. I, on the other hand call them Santa Clause cookies, because I always make them during the Christmas time and I strongly believe that dearest grandpa Santa would like them a lot.

 

 

Chocolate Chip, Walnut, Oatmeal Cookies with Coconut and Cinnamon

(makes about 36 cookies)

 

2 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 1/2 cup rolled oats

250 g unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup light brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup coconut flakes

 

 

Method:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and the oats.

2. In a bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.

3. Add the eggs, one at the time, beating until mixture look smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides and the bottom of the bowl, add the vanilla and beat for 30 seconds.

4. Add the dry ingredients, in two parts, mixing well after each addition.

5. Fold in the chocolate chips and coconut flakes.

6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours.

7. Preheat the oven to 180'C and line two baking sheets with baking paper.

8. Use a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon measure to scoop out the dough in two tablespoon size balls. Scoop the balls onto prepared baking sheets 2,5 cm apart. Use the palm of your hand to flatten them slightly.

9. Bake the cookies for about 10-15 minutes (depending on your oven), until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.

10. Cool baked cookies on the sheet for about 10 minutes and then, using a spatula transfer them onto a cooking rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container up to a week.