Description
Classic chewy coconut cookies with buttery flavor, crisp edges, and soft centers—perfect for coconut lovers and quick, homemade baking!
Ingredients
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1¼ cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup packed brown sugar
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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1⅓ cups flaked coconut
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream Butter & Sugar:
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In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add Egg & Vanilla:
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Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
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Combine Wet & Dry:
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined.
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Add Coconut:
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Stir in flaked coconut until evenly distributed.
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Portion Dough:
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Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 3 inches apart.
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Bake:
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Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
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Cool:
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Let cookies rest on the sheet for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
- For extra chewiness, slightly underbake and allow to finish setting on the baking sheet.
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Add white chocolate chips or chopped nuts for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
