Introduction
Coconut Chewies are soft, chewy, and packed with sweet coconut flavor. These delightful treats are perfect for a snack, dessert tray, or lunchbox treat. Crispy on the edges and chewy in the center, they’re a coconut lover’s dream!
⏱️ Prep Time
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12–15 minutes
- Cooling Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30–35 minutes
🧰 Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
📝 Ingredients (Makes ~24 cookies)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- Optional add-ins: ½ cup chocolate chips or white chocolate chips
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Coconut: Sweetened shredded coconut gives chewy texture; unsweetened will make a less sweet cookie.
- Butter: Softened butter gives tender, chewy edges.
- Add-ins: Chocolate chips pair beautifully with coconut for extra richness.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy and smooth.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Add Coconut
- Stir in shredded coconut (and chocolate chips if using) until evenly distributed.
- Shape Cookies
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake
- Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per cookie)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Protein: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
💡 Tips
- Don’t overbake; cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- Press down slightly on tops for a flatter cookie if desired.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
🔄 Variations
- Chocolate Coconut Chewies: Add cocoa powder to the dough for chocolatey flavor.
- Nutty Coconut Chewies: Fold in ½ cup chopped pecans or almonds.
- Tropical Twist: Add ½ cup dried pineapple or mango pieces.
- Gluten-Free: Substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
