Oatmeal Coconut Pecan Cookies

Every once in awhile I get in a creative baking mood and actually come up with a recipe worth keeping and sharing.  This is one of those recipes.  Perfect for the coconut lovers in the family!

Oatmeal Coconut Pecan Cookies

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup shortening

1/2 teaspoon coconut extract

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 salt

3/4 cup flour

1 cup quick cooking oats

3/4 cup toasted coconut flakes

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Extra sugar for rolling

Directions:

Preheat oven 350 degrees F.

Cream butter, shortening, sugar and brown sugar together. Add in egg and coconut extract; mix well.

In a medium sized bowl, whisk flour, salt, and baking soda together; add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats, coconut, and pecans.

Shape cookie dough into 1 inch balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on a large baking sheet. Place on the middle rack in oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cookies set on baking sheet for 1-2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.