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Chewy Coconut Cookies

These chewy coconut cookies are soft in the middle, lightly crisped at the edges, and filled with sweet coconut flakes, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 118
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour About 340g for best measure
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 ½ cups sweetened coconut flakes, divided About ⅓ cup reserved for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until pale and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  3. Mix in vanilla and coconut extracts. Add the eggs one at a time and beat until incorporated.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and sea salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two additions, mixing just until combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in most of the coconut flakes, leaving about ⅓ cup to sprinkle on top.
  7. Scoop mounds of dough onto prepared sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  8. Sprinkle reserved coconut flakes on top of each mound.
  9. Bake for 9–10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
  10. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7g

Notes

For best results, measure flour by weight or spoon and level to avoid dense cookies. Swap light brown sugar for dark for deeper flavor. Use vegan butter for dairy-free cookies.

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