Pride of Iowa Cookies

The Pride of Iowa Cookies are a popular treat in the state and are loved for their combination of chewy oats, sweet coconut, crunchy pecans, and colorful M&M’s.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Pride of Iowa Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 ounce Butter
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cup Rolled Oats
• 1 cup Sweetened Flaked Coconut
• 1 cup Chopped Pecans
• 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 0.5 cup M&M's

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
6. Stir in the rolled oats, sweetened flaked coconut, chopped pecans, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and M&M's.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 24g8%

Sugars 15g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.