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