Coconut Sugar Cookies
These Coconut Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat, combining the rich flavor of coconut with a buttery cookie base. Perfectly sweet and chewy, they make for a wonderful snack or dessert. Easy to prepare and bake, these cookies are sure to please coconut lovers and cookie enthusiasts alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Extra granulated sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each dough ball slightly with the bottom of a glass and sprinkle with extra granulated sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg