Description
Delight in these chewy coconut cookies that combine the rich flavors of butter, brown sugar, and vanilla with the tropical texture of flaked coconut. Perfect for an easy, homemade treat that is golden on the edges and soft in the center.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (plus additional 1/2 cup softened butter later counted in wet ingredients description)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Sift the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients: Slowly add the sifted dry ingredients to the creamed wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to form the cookie dough.
- Add the coconut: Stir in the 1 1/2 cups of flaked coconut evenly throughout the dough for texture and flavor.
- Shape the cookies: Drop teaspoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them adequately as the cookies will spread and flatten during baking.
- Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the cookies are set.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy your chewy coconut cookies!
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding dry ingredients to keep cookies tender.
- Coconut flakes add chewy texture; you can toast them lightly for extra flavor before adding if desired.
- Cookies will spread during baking; maintain proper spacing on the baking sheet.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
