These easy sweet coconut cookies are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed anytime. Made with simple ingredients like sweetened shredded coconut, butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, these cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with tropical coconut flavor. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just as an afternoon snack with a cup of tea or coffee. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes and a total time of 30 minutes, you'll have a batch of mouthwatering coconut cookies ready to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and beat well until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the sweetened shredded coconut until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
