Big Island Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
23 mins
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Servings
30 cookies
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Calories
201 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Big Island Cookies
Description
Big Island Cookies are a treat that highlights island-inspired ingredients like toasted coconut, macadamia nuts, and white chocolate chips, all incorporated into a dough made with coconut oil for added richness. The process begins by toasting coconut flakes until golden to enhance their flavor, then mixing them into a batter softened with coconut oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Baking the dough produces a cookie with crispy golden edges and a tender, chewy center. The inclusion of macadamia nuts adds texture and a buttery note that complements the white chocolate's sweetness.
The cookie dough is rolled into balls and baked on parchment or silicone mats at 375°F for about 8 to 10 minutes until the edges turn golden, ensuring a balance between crispy exterior and soft middle. Cooling them on the baking sheet helps them set without breaking. These cookies serve well on their own as a snack or dessert, providing a tropical flavor profile that pairs nicely with a glass of milk or tea.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup coconut oil softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups white chocolate chips
- ¾ cup macadamia nuts dry roasted , chopped
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spread out coconut.
- Bake coconut for 7-10 minutes until toasted. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Meanwhile, make dough.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, soda, and salt. Set aside
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream coconut oil and sugars together until fluffy, about 4 minutes.
- Mix in the eggs one at a time until incorporated and then mix in the vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chips, nuts, and toasted coconut until evenly dispersed.
- Roll dough into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with silpat mat or parchment paper. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden. Leave cookies on pan for 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 201 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 18IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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