Description
Sweet, chewy, and packed with old-fashioned flavor, Dandy Do Cookies are a delightful blend of oats, coconut, peanut butter, and brown sugar—making them the perfect anytime treat. Whether you’re baking for a lunchbox surprise, a church bake sale, or a late-night snack, these cookies are fast, easy, and deliciously nostalgic.
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Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp milk
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½ cup creamy peanut butter
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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2 cups rolled oats
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1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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Optional: ½ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven & Prep Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla, milk, and peanut butter. Mix until smooth.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
Step 4: Add the Mix-Ins
Stir in rolled oats and coconut using a rubber spatula.
Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
Step 5: Scoop and Bake
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden and centers are just set.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use Fresh Oats – Old oats can lead to dry cookies.
Don’t Overbake – They should look slightly underdone when you remove them.
Soften Butter Properly – Not melted, just soft enough to leave a finger dent.
Switch It Up – Try almond butter or cashew butter for a twist.
Batch Bake – Double the recipe and freeze half the dough for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Cuisine: American