Toasted Coconut Cookies
June 21, 2011 | Print | E-mail | Filed under coconut, cookie
I’m a little reluctant to turn on the oven these days since it’s so warm outside…but, when hubby came home from work a couple weeks ago with a request for me to make coconut cookies, I couldn’t turn him down…I hardly ever get baking requests from him! He described a soft coconut cookie that he had with his lunch at work that day, and asked if I could come up with my own version. Being a soft cookie (and coconut) lover myself, I was totally on board. I decided to use toasted coconut in my version to really enhance the flavor, and both hubby and I were very happy with the results. You can also add in a little lemon or lime zest if you want the extra flavor, too. This recipe made about 3 dozen cookies, so I rolled most of them and stuck them in the freezer for later. You can bake them right out of the freezer; just add a couple more minutes to the baking time and you’re good to go!
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Extra shredded coconut, for topping
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the 1/2 cup of coconut on to the sheet and bake 5-8 minutes, tossing a few times with a fork, until lightly browned.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and coconut.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, cream cheese, and vegetable oil. Add in the egg and vanilla extract.
Gradually add in the flour mixture until well-combined.
Working quickly so that the butter stays cool, roll the dough into 1″ balls. Place on the baking sheet about 1″ apart and flatten slightly. Sprinkle with extra coconut, if desired.
Bake about 12 minutes or until the edges are browned and the coconut topping is toasted. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
June 21st, 2011 at 11:09 am
These look delicious! I want some right now.
June 21st, 2011 at 11:10 am
These look so unique and tasty! I think they’re totally worth turning on the oven
June 21st, 2011 at 11:16 am
Love coconut! These look fabulous.
June 21st, 2011 at 11:19 am
YUM! those look so delicious!
June 21st, 2011 at 11:21 am
These look amazing!! I love love love coconut, especially toasted.
June 21st, 2011 at 11:38 am
Yummmmmmy! These look so good. I hardly ever get requests from James either, so I do the same thing, Tracy.
June 21st, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Tracey, these cookies look so soft and chewy! Wonderful, delicious looking recipe perfect for the first day of summer, especially with that coconut flavor. Thanks for sharing!
June 21st, 2011 at 1:36 pm
LOVE coconut- this is right up my alley!
June 21st, 2011 at 2:27 pm
These sound lovely! I’ve never had a coconut soft cookie before. Yum!
June 21st, 2011 at 3:31 pm
I love toasting coconut, although I eat half of it right out of the oven! Those cookies look great!
June 21st, 2011 at 5:18 pm
You are very creative and talented to come up with such a delicious cookie so quick!
June 21st, 2011 at 5:45 pm
I’m with Katrina – I don’t think I’ve ever had a soft coconut cookie, but now that I’ve seen these, I think I need to go home and give them a try! They look beautiful and thick too, yum!
June 22nd, 2011 at 9:21 am
These look fantastic! My husband is a big coconut fan and his birthday is right around the corner. Maybe these instead of cake? Or maybe ice cream sandwiches?
June 22nd, 2011 at 10:25 am
I feel you on the “it’s too hot to turn on the oven” mentality. In fact, this morning I got up 3 hours early to bake so that I’m not heating the entire house during our triple digit temps today. I definitely have a nap scheduled for the afternoon, though.
June 22nd, 2011 at 11:37 am
I’m so impressed that your husband could say ‘make me something like this’ and you could actually accomplish it! I haven’t reached the point where baking makes enough sense to do my own thing and create something from a vision. Maybe one day–and if I can get through that Alton Brown book that breaks baking down and explains it chemically that would probably help.
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:10 pm
These look simple yet delicious – can’t wait to give it a try!
June 22nd, 2011 at 12:52 pm
These sounds really good, Tracy. Your husband is a lucky man!
June 22nd, 2011 at 4:36 pm
oo I love coconut!! These sound amazing!!
June 22nd, 2011 at 6:09 pm
Toasted coconut is always good in cookie form!
June 22nd, 2011 at 8:13 pm
Those look so wonderful. I cannot wait to give this recipe a try.
June 22nd, 2011 at 10:22 pm
Coconut is probably one of my favorite add-ins for baked goods — I just love the flavor and texture that it adds. I actually have some coconut oil I’ve been trying to find a home for, maybe I could use it in a variation of this recipe!
June 22nd, 2011 at 10:23 pm
Yum… these cookies look so good! Best part is that Darron’s not a coconut fan, so I’d mostly have them to myself
June 23rd, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Mmm I love coconut, these cookies look great!
June 23rd, 2011 at 6:08 pm
I always love your recipes, this looks like a really great one. Love toasted coconut throughout.
June 24th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
I agree with you! Sometimes it’s real hard to want to turn the oven on when it’s so hot outside. I’ve never had a plain coconut cookie. These sound delicious.
June 25th, 2011 at 8:25 am
Hi there!! Today it’s windy, cloudy and about 40º F here in Buenos Aires, Argentina… I will bake these cookies today for tea time… And you know what? I’m very happy I will turn the oven on!! Haha! Thanks for sharing so many gorgeous recipies and so much love…
November 13th, 2011 at 10:52 pm
My sister and I made these last night. They are so delicious and have a great flavor. I will definitely make them again.
March 30th, 2012 at 10:18 pm
These are delicious! Hands down one of the best cookies I have ever made!