Description
Coconut cookies are a delightful treat with a chewy texture and a rich coconut flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (65g) powdered sugar
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups (120g) desiccated coconut
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, coconut, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For crunchier cookies, bake a little longer.
- Use fresh desiccated coconut for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Coconut Cookies, Dessert, Baking