Pioneer Picnic Cookies
Capture the essence of nostalgia with Pioneer Picnic Cookies, a delightful treat brimming with rustic charm and hearty ingredients. These chewy, golden cookies feature a perfect medley of old-fashioned rolled oats, sweetened shredded coconut, plump raisins, and optional chopped walnuts for a satisfying crunch. Infused with warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, they strike a delicate balance between comfort and indulgence. Simple to whip up in just 15 minutes of prep time, these cookies are perfect for a picnic, snack, or dessert table. With a texture that’s both chewy and tender, they pair beautifully with a cold glass of milk or a hot cup of tea. Whether you're feeding a crowd or craving a taste of something homemade, these Pioneer Picnic Cookies are the ultimate feel-good treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup raisins
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy—about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the rolled oats, shredded coconut, raisins, and walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Pioneer Picnic Cookies with a cold glass of milk or a hot cup of tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5835 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 269.5 g | 346% | |
| Saturated Fat | 151.1 g | 756% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 760 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 2774 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 825.8 g | 300% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.1 g | 193% | |
| Total Sugars | 474.6 g | ||
| Protein | 81.0 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 542 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 25.8 mg | 143% | |
| Potassium | 3279 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
