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Crispy Chewy Carolina Coconut Cookies you must try today!

Crispy Chewy Carolina Coconut Cookies are deliciously sweet and chewy with a hint of coconut, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded coconut, flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look slightly underbaked; they will firm up as they cool.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a tropical twist, add 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract along with the vanilla.
  • Substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor and added fiber.

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