Description
Irresistible chewy coconut cookies bring tropical paradise straight to your dessert plate, melding sweet shredded coconut with buttery richness. Crisp edges and tender centers promise pure bliss you’ll want to savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Fats, Flavoring, and Leavening Agents:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and lining baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- Sift together dry ingredients in a medium bowl, ensuring a smooth, lump-free mixture of flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars using a mixer, then incorporate egg and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Gradually blend the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold flaked coconut throughout the dough, distributing it evenly to ensure each cookie has maximum coconut flavor.
- Portion the dough onto prepared baking sheets using a teaspoon, leaving ample space between cookies to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges that indicate the cookies are perfectly crisp and caramelized.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and crisp texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cookie texture.
- Use unsweetened coconut flakes to control sweetness and prevent excessive browning during baking.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- For gluten-free option, replace wheat flour with almond or coconut flour, adjusting liquid ratios accordingly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg