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Chewy Coconut Cookies

Delightfully chewy cookies featuring a nutty flavor and tropical sweetness, perfect for cookie lovers and easy to whip up in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup shredded coconut Use fresh shredded coconut for more flavor.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • a pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy—about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract, combining until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix!
  6. Gently fold in the shredded coconut, ensuring an even distribution throughout the dough.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet—leave some space between each cookie.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is still soft.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a more intense coconut flavor, use fresh shredded coconut. Don't overbake; the cookies should be golden on the edges but soft in the center. For egg substitution, mix ground flaxseed or chia seeds with water.