From creamy coconut cream pie to crunchy coconut macaroons, incorporating coconut into recipes has been a popular addition to various recipes through the years. If you're looking for a unique yet delicious way to add this flaky ingredient to a recipe for your next potluck, look no further! This coconut cookie recipe is easy to make and comes out extra sweet and gooey thanks to the inclusion of butterscotch chips. It also has just the right amount of coconut for flavor without being too overwhelming. So, grab your mixing bowl and your ingredients and start making these delectable coconut cookies.
Simple Coconut Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup + 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips
- 1 cup shredded coconut, toasted
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray or parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat coconut oil and brown sugar until thoroughly mixed.
3. Slowly add the eggs into the mixture and beat until fluffy. Then, add vanilla extract.
4. In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt with a whisk.
5. Gradually, mix the flour mixture into the coconut oil mixture with a wooden spoon until the flour is well mixed.
6. Add in the butterscotch chips and coconut and mix well.
7. Drop by the spoonful into the baking sheets. Bake for 8 minutes or until slightly browned around the edges.
Once your coconut cookies are completely cooled, feel free to enjoy them with a glass of milk or on their own. These cookies are the perfect standalone recipe that you can bring to a potluck or keep stored in a cookie jar that your little ones can grab for a snack. Happy baking!