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!
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)!