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The Ultimate Easy Chewy Coconut Cookies (Soft Centers & Crispy Edges)

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Make these easy homemade chewy coconut cookies for a delightful treat that balances simplicity and rich coconut flavor. They have soft centers and slightly crisp edges, perfect for weeknight snacks or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture is light and creamy. This takes about 2 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the shredded coconut by hand until it is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. You can lightly press the tops down if you prefer a flatter cookie.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers look set.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewy coconut cookies, you can lightly toast the shredded coconut before adding it to the dough.
  • If you want a melt in your mouth texture, slightly underbake the cookies by 1 minute.
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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