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A stack of golden-brown Coconut Cookies on a wire rack with a bottle of milk.

Coconut Cookies

Trisha Sprouse PictureTrisha Sprouse
Bake up a batch of classic Coconut Cookies! This 25-minute recipe delivers crispy edges, chewy centers, and rich, buttery coconut flavor.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18 cookies
Calories 159 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups shredded coconut

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Set this aside for later.
    Coconut Cookies
  • In a larger bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
    Coconut cookie dough in a stainless steel mixing bowl.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until the mix is light and fluffy.
    Coconut Cookies
  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; then fold in the shredded coconut.
    Coconut Cookies
  • Spoon the cookie dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart.
    Coconut Cookies
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are lightly golden, about 8 to 12 minutes.
    Golden brown coconut cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, with a glass of milk.
  • Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
    Coconut Cookies

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 86mgFiber: 1g
Keyword coconut, coconut cookies
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