Crispy, Chewy Carolina Coconut Cookies

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    48 mins

  • Servings

    20

  • Calories

    169 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Crispy, Chewy Carolina Coconut Cookies

As the name says, these Crispy, Chewy Carolina Coconut Cookies have moist chewy interiors, crisp buttery edges and lots of fabulous coconut flavor for a delicious sweet indulgence!

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Ingredients

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  • ½ cup very soft butter
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups coconut flakes (divided) I've used both sweetened and unsweetened with good results
  • Toffee bits or raw, coarse sugar like Turbinado or Demerara for topping (I use about ½ cup toffee bits)
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Combine the soft butter, sugars and egg in a medium-size mixing bowl. Stir with a sturdy spatula until nice and smooth.
  3. Add the vanilla and baking soda and stir to combine.
  4. Stir in the flour, a little at a time and the salt. Mix just until any traces of flour have been mixed in. Add 1 ½ cups of the coconut, reserving the other half cup in a small bowl.
  5. Scoop up the cookies in 2 tablespoon portions. Roll the tops and sides of the dough balls in the reserved coconut and place on the prepared sheet pans with 2 inches between each one.
  6. Bake for 12-16 minutes until light golden brown. Remove from the oven and quickly top each cookie with 1-1½ teaspoons of the toffee bits. Alternatively, you can sprinkle each cookie with ½-1 teaspoon of Turbinado or Demerara raw sugar.
  7. Return the cookies to the oven and bake for another 2-3 minutes until nicely golden brown.
  8. Cool on the cookie sheet for 2-3 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool.
  9. Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 1-2 months.

Notes

  • See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 169kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 105mg (4%) Potassium 67mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 154IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 169kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 105mg 4%
Potassium 67mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 154IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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