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Coconut Cookies

Coconut Cookies: Chewy Joys to Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings

Delight in these Coconut Cookies, featuring a chewy center and crisp edges, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1 tsp Salt Omit for low-sodium diets
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Ensure it’s fresh
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter Softened, can use margarine
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Can swap for white sugar
  • 1/4 cup White Sugar Coconut sugar is an alternative
  • 1 large Egg Flax egg for egg-free option
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract
  • 1.5 cups Unsweetened Shredded Coconut Avoid sweetened versions
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips For chocolatey flavor
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Macadamia or almonds recommended
  • Spices Cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor
  • 1/2 cup Dried Fruits Chopped dried pineapples or mango

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, beating until just combined.
  5. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, then fold in the shredded coconut.
  6. Scoop the dough into balls, rolling in extra shredded coconut, and place on baking sheets.
  7. Chill the cookie dough balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 13–15 minutes, until edges are golden.
  9. Allow to cool on baking sheets for 15 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough prevents excessive spreading and maintains a chewy texture. Customize with nuts or chocolate chips for additional flavor.

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