Coconut Meltaway Cookies
Dive into the tropical bliss of Coconut Meltaway Cookies! These delightful treats are bursting with coconut flavor and coated in a dusting of powdered sugar for the perfect touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- Additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add salt and coconut extract, mixing until well combined. Gradually add flour, mixing until dough forms. Fold in sweetened shredded coconut.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place them on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly, then roll them in powdered sugar while still warm. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg