Description
Soft and chewy coconut cookies made with shredded unsweetened coconut and simple ingredients. Perfect for coconut lovers, these easy-to-make cookies offer a tropical flavor and delightful chewiness, ready in just 22 minutes.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups shredded unsweetened coconut
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup coconut oil (or melted butter)
¾ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix coconut oil (or melted butter) with brown sugar until creamy and well combined.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk, and continue mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in shredded coconut until evenly distributed in the dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can use melted butter instead of coconut oil.
Store the cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft for longer.
Add-ins like chocolate chips or chopped nuts can be added for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20 cookies
- Calories: 130 kcal
