Description
These Crispy Chewy Carolina Coconut Cookies are a Southern-inspired treat with golden edges, soft chewy centers, and a rich toasted coconut flavor. Perfect for tea time, lunchbox snacks, or holiday baking.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined.
6. Fold in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake and allow them to finish setting on the baking sheet.
Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking if you prefer thicker cookies.
Add chopped pecans or a sprinkle of sea salt for a flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg