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Chewy Coconut Cookies

Chewy Coconut Cookies: Soft, Sweet Bliss in Every Bite

These Chewy Coconut Cookies provide a soft, chewy texture and rich coconut flavor in every bite, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened
  • 1 cup butter unsalted, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the eggs one at a time, along with the vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 5 cm (2 inches) apart.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For added flavor, customize with chocolate chips or nuts. Store cookies for freshness in an airtight container.

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