Description
Soft and Buttery Coconut Cookies are rich, chewy, and perfectly golden with a delicious coconut flavor in every bite. These easy cookies have crisp edges with soft centers, making them perfect for dessert trays, holiday baking, afternoon snacks, or sweet homemade treats. Whether you need quick dessert ideas, easy baking recipes, or comforting food ideas for family gatherings, these buttery coconut cookies are always a crowd favorite. The combination of toasted coconut, buttery dough, and a tender texture creates bakery-style cookies using simple pantry ingredients. They pair wonderfully with coffee, tea, or milk and can easily be customized with chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds or pecans (optional)
2 tablespoons extra shredded coconut for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract and coconut extract.
6. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
7. Fold in the shredded coconut along with optional chocolate chips or nuts.
8. Chill the dough for 20 to 30 minutes.
9. Scoop evenly sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets.
10. Sprinkle extra shredded coconut on top of each cookie.
11. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
12. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading and creates thicker, softer cookies.
Avoid overbaking to maintain a chewy center and soft buttery texture.
Toasting a small portion of the coconut before adding it to the dough enhances the coconut flavor beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
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