Description
Indulge in the tropical goodness of our Coconut Cookies Recipe! These soft and chewy treats are bursting with rich coconut flavor, making them an irresistible addition to any occasion. Perfect for casual snacks or festive gatherings, every bite brings a mini celebration of taste. Easy to prepare, this recipe is suitable for bakers of all skill levels and allows for delightful customization with your favorite mix-ins. With a batch yielding 24 cookies, they’re perfect for sharing with friends and family. So grab your ingredients and get ready to create a batch of these deliciously chewy coconut delights that will leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) white sugar
- 1 large egg, room temp
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (160 g) unsweetened shredded coconut (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 320°F if using convection). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with light brown sugar and white sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in 1½ cups of shredded coconut evenly throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll them in the remaining shredded coconut before placing on prepared sheets.
- Chill the trays in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Bake for 13–15 minutes until golden at the edges. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg