Those from the Caribbean regions have their rum-infused black cake or Christmas cake.
Those from northern European traditions have a range of cookies.
For many African Americans, it’s about pies or even a gargantuan bounty of baked goods.
Photo: Brittany Conerly
My family was the exception.
Therefore, I don’t crave the heavy desserts that are for many a part of the season.
I add a bit of this and a dash of that and come up with something that is different.
I started with my basic recipe, but found myself also adding coconut flakes.
I minced them up and added them to the cookie dough.
Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Beat 1 egg in a medium bowl.
Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, stirring to combine.
Drop the dough by the teaspoonful onto the prepared baking sheet, about 1 1/2 inches apart.
Spread each dough mound into a circular shape using a fork dipped in cold water.
Bake until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
Let cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frequently Asked Questions
For optimal baking, place your cookies on the middle rack of the oven.
Yes, they do.
We recommend using thicker rolled oats instead of small-cut quick-cooking oats when making these cookies.
The thicker oats enhance the flavor and create the chewy texture we aimed for in this recipe.
For crispy cookies, keep them in a covered glass container or refrigerate them.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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