These delicious cookies have a caramel flavor and a chewy consistency that makes them irresistible.

SERVINGS

Makes about 48 cookies

INGREDIENTS

11/4 cups old-fashioned (5-minute) rolled oats

1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

1/4 cup shredded coconut

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 large egg, beaten

3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

PREPARATION

1.    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease two baking sheets.

2.    In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, coconut, flour, nutmeg, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter, egg, and vanilla, then mix this into the dry ingredients. Drop teaspoonfuls onto the baking sheets about 3 inches apart in all directions and flatten with the back of a fork. Bake about 8 minutes, until nicely browned. Remove the baking sheets to the countertop and let the cookies cool for a couple of minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before stacking.