These Coconut Cookies are thick and chewy and packed with sweet coconut! This cookie will be a favorite among coconut fans.
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
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.
- 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.
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;
More cookies recipes:
- Perfect Sugar Cookies
- Chewy Snickerdoodles
- Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
- Classic Snowball Cookies
- Cream Cheese Cookies
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Coconut Cookies
These Coconut Cookies are thick and chewy and packed with sweet coconut! This cookie will be a favorite among coconut fans.
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.
- 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.
- Add both sugars to butter and whisk or mix with a mixer for 1 minute. It will thicken as you whisk it.
- Add egg and vanilla and whisk until just incorporated.
- 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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Momma chap says
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!
Anna says
I'm so happy to know you and your son enjoyed the cookies! Thank you so much for making my recipe!
Kobie says
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.
Natasha says
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!
Anna says
I am so glad the cookies were a hit! Thank you, Natasha!
Beth says
These look so delicious and tasty! I can't wait to make this recipe! My family is going to love this recipe!
Anna says
I hope they are a hit! Thanks, Beth!
Katie says
I love coconut, so these look absolutely amazing!
Anna says
Thanks, Katie!