Coconut Cookies

If you like coconut, try these cookies. Even if you don't like coconut, you will find these cookies amazing.  The recipe is simple, and they melt in your mouth. The recipe is from Preppy Kitchen, one of Peter's favorite baking websites.

Coconut Cookies

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 t. salt

1 t. baking soda

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 t. vanilla extract

1 3/4 cups shredded sweetened coconut

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Line 2 large sheet pans with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk to combine the flour, salt, and baking soda.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or in a large bowl with a handheld mixer), beat the butter and sugars on medium speed for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.

Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix on low speed just until combined. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl and mix once more.

Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until almost combined. Scrape the bowl down one last time, then add the coconut. Mix on low until just combined.

Use a cookie scoop to portion cookies to be about 2 T. in size. Place the dough on the baking sheets, leaving about two inches of space between the cookies to allow for spreading.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottom edge is lightly golden and set, and the tops of the cookies appear dry. Let them cool for 5 minutes on the sheet tray, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

You will love these!