Chocolate chip coconut cookies
These coconut chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with toasted coconut flakes and gooey chocolate chips. A delicious tropical twist on the beloved classic cookie!
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Equipment
- Hand or stand mixer
- Cookie jar
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups All-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup Shredded coconut toasted for extra flavor
- ½ cup Unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup Light brown sugar
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg large
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ¾ cup Chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread ½ cup Shredded coconut on a baking sheet and bake for 3–5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let cool.½ cup Shredded coconut
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups All-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon Baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.1 ¾ cups All-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon Baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ cup Shredded coconut
- In a large bowl, beat ½ cup Unsalted butter, ½ cup Light brown sugar, and ½ cup Granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).½ cup Unsalted butter, ½ cup Light brown sugar, ½ cup Granulated sugar
- Mix in 1 Egg and 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract until smooth.1 Egg, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in toasted coconut and ¾ cup Chocolate chips .¾ cup Chocolate chips
- Cover and chill the dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours for extra chewiness and better flavor).
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. For larger cookies, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Enjoy while warm and melty (or sneak a few later—they’re still delicious)!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
Calories: 146kcal
Servings: 24 cookies
