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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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
48 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 169 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Combine the soft butter, sugars and egg in a medium-size mixing bowl. Stir with a sturdy spatula until nice and smooth.
- Add the vanilla and baking soda and stir to combine.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Return the cookies to the oven and bake for another 2-3 minutes until nicely golden brown.
- Cool on the cookie sheet for 2-3 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool.
- Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 1-2 months.
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Notes
- See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.