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A close-up shot of golden-brown coconut macaroons with flaky salt cooling on a wire rack.

Perfectly Chewy Coconut Cookies

These perfectly chewy coconut cookies are bursting with sweet, tropical flavor and a wonderfully soft texture. A simple recipe for a delightful homemade treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-ins
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation Group
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Combine Dry Ingredients Group
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Wet Ingredients Group
  1. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  2. Beat in the large egg until just combined, then add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
Combine Wet and Dry Group
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  2. Fold in the shredded sweetened coconut with a rubber spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Bake the Cookies Group
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough (or use a 1.5-inch cookie scoop) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. Do not overbake to ensure chewiness.
  3. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra chewiness, you can lightly flatten the cookie dough balls slightly before baking. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days to maintain their freshness and chewiness.