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Crispy Chewy Coconut Cookies

Crispy on the edges and chewy inside, these coconut cookies are easy to make and full of toasted coconut flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups Fresh shredded coconut Toasted for flavor
  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter Room temperature
  • ½ cup Brown sugar
  • ½ cup White sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Pure
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips optional
  • ½ cup Chopped almonds optional
  • 1 tablespoon Orange zest optional

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For dough
  • 1 Electric mixer / stand mixer Creaming butter & sugar
  • 1 set Measuring cups/spoons
  • 2 Baking sheets Lined with parchment
  • 1 Parchment paper Prevent sticking
  • 1 Wire cooling rack For cooling
  • 1 Cookie scoop / tablespoon For shaping
  • 1 Rubber spatula Mixing & folding

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), line baking sheets with parchment paper, and toast shredded coconut.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mix until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet ingredients.
  4. Stir in toasted coconut and any optional add-ins like chocolate chips, almonds, or orange zest.
  5. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are golden.
  7. Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can help with shaping if the dough is soft. Mix and match add-ins for different flavor combos!