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These Piña Colada Oatmeal Cookies were not my idea. I borrowed this from Jessica over at My Baking Heart. I am a bit of an oatmeal cookie freak, and after I put my eyes back in my head after seeing her recipe, I started plotting just when I could squeeze in the time to make them.
So I found myself mixing up a double batch of batter after being out dancing until the wee hours of the morning on a recent Saturday evening to bring them to a picnic the following day. So the morning of, I baked three and a half dozen. Consequently, they were gobbled up that afternoon, earning rave reviews. Maybe refrigerating them overnight deepens the flavor. I will definitely try that next time.
A few changes from Jessica’s recipe: Firstly, I started with my all-time favorite oatmeal cookie recipe from the Quaker Oats box as a base. This is the recipe my mom taught me to make when I was a young girl. I have stuck with it since. Because never change a winning team.
Then, secondly, left out the alcohol (but used rum, coconut, and vanilla extracts). Thirdly, I added shredded coconut, dried pineapple chunks, and vanilla-flavored white chocolate chips. The result of my version of these Piña Colada Oatmeal Cookies is more like a Piña Colada bomb than a cookie.
Other suggestions for add-ins
Throw in chopped dried mango or papaya to enhance the tropical flavor. Also, feel free to leave out the white chocolate entirely if you have an aversion to it. It’s not everyone’s favorite. Many people find it too sweet. Speaking of sweetness, reduce the sugar by using unsweetened coconut flakes instead of the sweetened version.
This Piña Colada Oatmeal Cookies recipe is a keeper for sure. In addition, it set my imagination free. What else can be done to an ordinary run-of-the-mill oatmeal cookie recipe? Stay tunes.
Piña Colada Oatmeal Cookies
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 21 cookies
Ingredients
- 1+ 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons butter softened
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1+ 1/2 teaspoons rum extract
- 1+ 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract
- 3 cups oats
- 1 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened
- 1+ 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried pineapple chopped
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F
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Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream butter and both sugars together in a mixer.
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Add the eggs and mix thoroughly.
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Beat in extracts.
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Turn the mixer speed down to low and gradually add the dry ingredients until combined.
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Fold in the coconut, then the oats, then the chocolate chips.
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Using a tablespoon, form balls of dough and place on cookie sheets
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Bake 8-10 minutes until the edges and tops are slightly brown (leave in a few minutes more if you like them less chewy)
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Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Plate & Serve.
So, do you like these Piña Colada Oatmeal Cookies? Then also check out some of these other delicious recipes:
PIÑA COLADA KNÖDEL
PINK PINEAPPLE LEMON COLADA
TROPICAL PARADISE SORBET
PISTACHIO ESPRESSO OATMEAL COOKIES
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I'd rather have a pina colada cookie than the actual drink any time! What a delicious summery twist on oatmeal cookies!
I'm a big lover of oatmeal cookies too and these pina colada ones look over the top delicious!
Pina Colada Cookies? Yes it is indeed summer. GREG
Oatmeal cookies are certainly my favorite and I love this fun flavor combo you've infused into them! I bet they taste like a vacation. 🙂
If I ever have a picnic, you're the first one I'm inviting. Pina Colada oatmeal cookies..Oh my goodness! I love your take on them minus the alcohol ( I always order virgin Pina Coladas..people scoff!). I cannot wait to make these – or have a picnic and beg you to bring them..whichever comes first 😉
"Piña Colada bomb" 🙂 Sounds perfectly summery.