Description
Soft and chewy coconut cookies that blend classic Southern flavors with a modern, healthy twist. Easy to make, gluten-free friendly, and freezer-safe.
Ingredients
1¾ cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup melted coconut oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp non-alcoholic vanilla extract
½ tsp almond extract (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking tray.
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Stir in coconut and brown sugar.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, coconut oil, vanilla, and almond extract.
Combine wet and dry ingredients until dough forms.
Chill for 15 mins for thicker cookies.
Scoop onto tray and bake 10–12 minutes.
Cool 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
For vegan version, use flax eggs.
Cookies freeze well up to 3 months.
Store with sliced apple to retain softness.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: coconut cookies, chewy coconut dessert, gluten free coconut cookies