Pride of Iowa Cookies
Celebrate homemade comfort with Pride of Iowa Cookies, a heartwarming treat brimming with wholesome flavors and textures. These cookies combine creamy butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for a perfectly sweet base, while quick-cooking oats, sweetened shredded coconut, and crunchy walnuts or pecans lend a delightful chewiness and crunch. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this quintessential Midwest recipe delivers golden, soft-centered cookies with a hint of vanilla and a touch of nostalgia. Perfect for family gatherings, afternoon snacks, or holiday cookie swaps, Pride of Iowa Cookies are a versatile, crowd-pleasing classic that stays fresh and tasty for days. Make a batch and indulge in these comforting, home-baked delights!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 0.75 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Fold in the quick-cooking oats, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Serve fresh or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5226 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 243.6 g | 312% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.4 g | 592% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2724 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 721.4 g | 262% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.6 g | 184% | |
| Total Sugars | 367.6 g | ||
| Protein | 85.3 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 439 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 24.8 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 2332 mg | 50% | |
*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.
