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Coconut Cookies

Published: Feb 9, 2021 · Modified: Dec 8, 2021 by Anna 10 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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These Coconut Cookies are thick and chewy and packed with sweet coconut! This cookie will be a favorite among coconut fans. 

Cookies stacked on a plate.

Coconut Cookies

Do you happen to have sweetened coconut in your pantry? If so, and you just happen to love desserts with this ingredient, I have just the cookie recipe for you! These cookies are very easy to make, thick, chewy, and absolutely delicious. Filled with coconut goodness, they are a real treat! Use coconut extract if you can to really amplify the flavor of this star ingredient.

Ingredients:

  • all-purpose flour
  • sweetened coconut
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • white sugar
  • brown sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • unsalted butter
Ingredients for cookies on a board.

How to make Coconut Cookies from scratch?

  • Start by whisking together the dry ingredients.
  • Melt butter in a microwave until just barely melted and let it cool completely.
  • Add both sugars to butter and whisk or mix with a mixer for 1 minute.
  • Add egg and vanilla and whisk until just incorporated.
Dry ingredients and butter mixture in a bowl.

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  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir everything with a wooden spoon.
  • Cover the bowl with dough and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. Place on a baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 9 minutes.
  • Cool and serve.
Dough before and after chilling.

Tips for the best Coconut Cookies:

  • the extract: if at all possible, use coconut extract to strengthen the coconut flavor
  • coconut: I like to use sweetened because of the texture and because it is easier to find in the store
  • butter: always use unsalted butter for baking to control the salt amount
  • melting butter: place it in a microwave-safe bowl and melt for 15 seconds, stir and melt for 10 seconds; it should be almost melted (a few solid pieces visible); stir it until smooth and let it sit on the counter until it is completely cooled to the touch;
  • chilling the dough: chill it for thicker cookies or bake right away for flatter cookies with a crispy edge;
Cookies with coconut on a plate with rim.

More cookies recipes:

  • Perfect Sugar Cookies
  • Chewy Snickerdoodles
  • Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
  • Classic Snowball Cookies
  • Cream Cheese Cookies

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Cookies stacked on a plate.

Coconut Cookies

Author: Anna
These Coconut Cookies are thick and chewy and packed with sweet coconut! This cookie will be a favorite among coconut fans. 
4.80 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 9 minutes mins
chilling the dough 30 minutes mins
Total Time 54 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 229 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups sweetened coconut
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and coconut. Set aside.
    1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 ½ cups sweetened coconut
  • Place butter in a heat-proof bowl. Microwave for 15 seconds, stir gently, then microwave for 10 more seconds. It should be almost melted. Stir it until smooth and let it cool completely.
    ½ cup unsalted butter
  • Add both sugars to butter and whisk or mix with a mixer for 1 minute. It will thicken as you whisk it.
    ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • Add egg and vanilla and whisk until just incorporated.
    1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir everything with a wooden spoon.
  • Cover the bowl with dough and chill for 30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Line large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. Place on a baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 9 minutes.
  • Cool cookies on a rack, then serve.

Notes

  • To strengthen the coconut flavor, use coconut extract.
  • Chill the dough for thicker cookies or bake right away for flatter cookies with a crispy edge.
  • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Ana says

    March 04, 2024 at 10:35 pm

    5 stars
    These are great we added white chocolate chips.

    Reply
  2. Momma chap says

    June 04, 2023 at 12:31 pm

    5 stars
    OMG! These cookies are delicious. My son loves everything coconut and he was feeling a little homesick. He is doing the soldier thing and needed a little taste of home. I just happened to stumble on this recipe and I am glad I did. I followed the recipe to a tee with the exception of instead of the vanilla I inadvertently added lemon extract( I was doing multiple things and apparently not paying attention:) they turned out amazing! I loved them and most importantly so did he! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      June 04, 2023 at 11:44 pm

      I'm so happy to know you and your son enjoyed the cookies! Thank you so much for making my recipe!

      Reply
  3. Kobie says

    January 07, 2022 at 10:19 pm

    5 stars
    Made these for my family and we all just absolutely loved them. I added chopped pecans the second go round. A wonderful recipe I will use regularly. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  4. Natasha says

    February 09, 2021 at 7:31 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, these are so chewy and delicious! I like trying out different coconut recipes as we love them at home and I'm glad I tried this recipe. This is one of the best cookies that I have ever made. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      February 17, 2021 at 5:25 pm

      I am so glad the cookies were a hit! Thank you, Natasha!

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    February 09, 2021 at 1:49 pm

    These look so delicious and tasty! I can't wait to make this recipe! My family is going to love this recipe!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      February 17, 2021 at 5:25 pm

      I hope they are a hit! Thanks, Beth!

      Reply
  6. Katie says

    February 09, 2021 at 12:59 pm

    5 stars
    I love coconut, so these look absolutely amazing!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      February 17, 2021 at 5:26 pm

      Thanks, Katie!

      Reply
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