Chewy Coconut Cookies
Chewy coconut cookies made with butter, brown sugar, and sweetened coconut for soft centers and crisp edges.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Fold in shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Do not overbake. Cookies will continue to set as they cool and stay chewy inside.