Easy Coconut Cookies
These delightful coconut cookies are chewy and sweet, with a perfect balance of crunchy outside and soft inside, bringing a taste of nostalgia with every bite.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened This is the rich base of our cookies, lending a welcome creaminess.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Sweetness is key! It enhances the flavors of the coconut and butter.
- 2 large eggs These help bind everything together while adding richness.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract A little splash of vanilla elevates the flavor profile beautifully.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour The foundation that holds our cookies together.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder We need a little lift to make them soft and airy.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt A pinch of salt enhances the sweetness of the cookies.
- 1 cup shredded coconut The star of the show, providing flavor and texture.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in that fragrant vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each scoop.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still a bit soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Letting the cookies cool on the baking sheet helps firm them up. You can also add chocolate chips or nuts for variations.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7g
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