5-Minute Coconut Butter Cookies

Here’s a quick and easy 5-Minute Coconut Butter Cookie recipe — perfect when you want something buttery, coconutty, and sweet right now. These come together fast, with minimal ingredients!5-Minute Coconut Butter Cookies(Prep time: 5 minutes | Bake time: ~10 minutes) Ingredients:1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened1/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconutPinch of saltInstructions:Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Cream butter & sugar:In a bowl, mix softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy (use a fork, hand mixer, or just elbow grease!).Add vanilla & dry ingredients:Stir in vanilla extract, then add flour, shredded coconut, and a pinch of salt. Mix until dough forms — it may look crumbly at first but will come together.Form cookies:Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, then flatten slightly on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Leave space between cookies.Bake:Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack.Optional Add-Ins:1–2 tablespoons of coconut milk or cream (for extra moisture)A drizzle of melted chocolate on top after bakingSprinkle with a little sea salt or powdered sugarNo Oven? Try This!Skillet Version:Shape dough into flat discs and cook in a nonstick skillet over low heat, ~2-3 minutes per side until golden.Want to make these gluten-free, low sugar, or turn them into cookie bars? I can help tweak it!

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