Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Chewy Coconut Cookies! This easy-to-follow recipe combines the rich, sweet flavor of coconut with a soft and chewy texture that makes these cookies irresistible.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ½ cups sweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and coconut extracts followed by eggs; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and sea salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in most of the coconut flakes (reserve some for topping).
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Top with reserved coconut flakes.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg