Every grandma should have a signature cookie recipe, and I think this is going to be mine. Z-Ma’s oatmeal cookies are chewy and buttery with just the right amount of crunch. There a real crowd pleaser for both kids and adults.

But first … Who the heck is Z-Ma?

When I first became a grandma, I had to come up with a grandma name. I was one of seven first-time grandparents (lots of second marriages) and we all wanted to make sure we had distinctive names. My kids helped me come up with a name that I love: Z-Ma. My maiden name starts with a Z and I always joke that I’m “The Original JZ” (a name I seriously looked at for this blog.) Anyway, I’m Z-Ma and my husband is G-Pa. Ok, back to the cookies.

Video: Watch Z-Ma Make Oatmeal Cookies

My friend Maria recently had me over for dinner and served these delicious oatmeal cookies based on a recipe from her Grammie. I loved them but wanted to change them up a bit, so I added nuts and coconut and I was THRILLED with the results.

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Oatmeal Cookie Musings

• These aren’t your traditional oatmeal raisin cookies. There’s no cinnamon and no raisins. This recipe is crunchier and very buttery.
• I love adding shredded coconut, but if you aren’t a fan, leave it out.
• You can use any kind of finely chopped nut. I prefer almonds or pecans.
• No need to grease the cookie sheet.
• Store baked cookies in a sealed container for up to a week. They can also be frozen.
• Try mixing the cookies into vanilla ice cream. I’m still loving my Ninja Creami for homemade ice cream.

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• Author: jzmcbride
• Total Time: 28 minutes
• Yield: 4 dozen 1x

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Every grandma should have a signature cookie recipe, and I think this is going to be mine. Z-Ma’s oatmeal cookies are chewy and buttery with just the right amount of crunch. There a real crowd pleaser for both kids and adults.

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup granulated sugar (or substitute monkfruit)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 3 cups old fashioned oats
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 cup shredded coconut

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Instructions

1. Using a mixer, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs and vanilla extract.
3. Add all remaining dry ingredients (salt through coconut), stopping to scrape down the side of the bowl as needed.
4. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet.
5. Bake cookies for 12 – 13 minutes until golden brown.
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• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 13 minutes
• Category: recipe
• Method: oven