Description
Soft and Buttery Coconut Cookies are the kind of easy recipe I reach for when I want something cozy, sweet, and impossible to resist. These cookies bake up with tender centers, lightly golden edges, and plenty of rich coconut flavor in every bite. They are perfect for a quick dessert, an easy snack, holiday baking, cookie platters, and simple food ideas when you want a homemade treat without a complicated process.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.
4. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
5. Fold in the shredded coconut until evenly mixed through the dough.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overbake these cookies. The centers should still look slightly soft when you take them out, because they will finish setting as they cool.
For even more coconut flavor, lightly toast a small handful of the shredded coconut and sprinkle it over the tops before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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