Elizabeth: Christina Goldstone, in Igniting Andrew, Book 11 of my Bad Boys of Sweetwater: Tarnished Saints Series, has had her share of tough times. Being a single mother, widow, and business owner at the age of twenty isn’t easy. But finding Andrew – not to mention having him deliver her baby – was a stroke of luck. And now she’s got things handled, has time to work in her garden, and even has time to make Andrew his favorite cookies. I’ll let her tell you the recipe.

Christina: Elizabeth, baking cookies is a fun way to get creative and win a way to a man’s heart through his stomach. These are Andrew’s favorite cookies but my creative idea to add coconut to them.

Christina’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Heat oven to 350 degrees F

With electric mixer, beat together 1cup (2 sticks) softened butter, 1/3 c granulated sugar, 1 tsp coconut oil (optional) and 1 cup packed brown sugar until creamy

Add 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla and beat well

Add combined dry ingredients of 1 1/2 c flour, 1 tsp baking soda,1 tsp cinnamon and 3/4 tsp salt and mix well

Add 3 cups uncooked quick oats, 1 c raisins and 1 c shredded coconut, mix well

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto un-greased cookie sheets

Bake 10 – 12 minutes or until golden brown

Cool for a few minutes on cookie sheet before removing so they don’t fall apart

Makes 4 doz Enjoy this special treat – Christina ♥

You can read more about Christina and Andrew in Igniting Andrew.