Description
Coconut cookies are sweet, chewy treats made with shredded coconut and a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and shredded coconut.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be frozen for longer shelf life.
- Adjust the sugar based on your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Coconut Cookies, Desserts, Baking