Coconut Cookies Recipe
Soft, buttery coconut cookies made with sweetened coconut flakes, golden edges, and chewy centers an easy homemade treat everyone loves.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla and mix until smooth.
- Whisk dry ingredients and fold into the creamed mixture.
- Stir in shredded coconut until evenly combined.
- Scoop dough onto lined sheets and bake until golden.
- Cool cookies before storing or serving warm.
Notes
- Use sweetened coconut for a classic flavor.
- Chill dough for thicker cookies.
- For dairy-free version, swap butter with coconut oil.