Coconut Dreams Cookies Recipe
These Coconut Dreams Cookies are chewy, crunchy, and bursting with tropical coconut and chocolate chip goodness. Perfect for a quick, delightful treat!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie scoop or spoon
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies bake evenly and turn out perfectly golden.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shortening and granulated sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat them together on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Crack the egg into the bowl and add the vanilla extract. Continue mixing until everything is well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and Kosher salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined.
- Gently fold in the sweetened coconut flakes and mini chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon, being careful not to overmix.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your Coconut Dreams Cookies warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to prevent cookies from spreading too much.
- Substitute shortening with softened butter for a crisper texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.