Ingredients
- 80 g sugar
- 80 g butter (softened, unsalted preferred)
- 2 eggs
- 110 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 100 g shredded coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Cooking Directions
- Prepare the baking essentials: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This step ensures your cookies turn out tender and rich in flavor.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Crack the eggs into the mixture, add the vanilla extract, and continue mixing until everything is smooth and well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Incorporate shredded coconut: Stir in the shredded coconut, making sure it’s evenly distributed throughout the dough. This gives your cookies their chewy coconut texture.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll them lightly into balls. Place them on the prepared baking tray, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie as they will spread while baking.
- Bake to perfection: Place the tray in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden around the edges but still slightly soft in the center.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with tea, coffee, or a glass of cold milk.
Nutrients per Serving (approx. per 1 cookie)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 50 mg