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Ambrosia Cookies

These Ambrosia Cookies are a tropical delight! Chewy and crunchy, packed with coconut, oats, and rich dates for a sweet treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 2 units eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1.5 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 cups golden raisins or chopped dates preferably dates
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. Cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Fold in the sweetened flaked coconut, rolled oats, chopped pecans, golden raisins or chopped dates, lemon zest, and orange zest until evenly distributed.
  7. Using a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets, leaving space to spread. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Freeze cookies for up to three months for longer storage.
  • Try substituting different nuts for a unique twist!