* Exported from MasterCook *

Cocoa-Coconut Oatmeal Nests

Recipe By :Hershey's
Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Drop

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup butter -- softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa or Dutch Processed Cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1 1/2 cups rolled or quick cooking oats
Candy-Coated Milk Chocolate Eggs -- optional

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Beat butter, sugar and brown sugar in large bowl until well blended. Beat in
eggs and vanilla.
Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add to butter mixture,
beating until blended.
Stir in coconut and oats.
Drop by heaping teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool slightly. Remove from cookie sheet
to wire rack.
Press chocolate egg onto center of each cookie, if desired. Cool completely.