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toasted coconut shortbread cookie

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165 Pinches 17 Photos
AmmaWendy avatar
Cameron, WI
Updated on Jan 17, 2025

First cookie to disappear from your cookie tray! This cookie can be rolled out and cut into shapes as well. Just make 2 disks instead of logs before refrigerating.

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Buttery and crisp, there are bits of toasted coconut in every bite of these toasted coconut shortbread cookies. These easy-to-make cookies are not overly sweet and delicious once cooled out of the oven. But dipping them in chocolate and sprinkling a little extra coconut makes them special. We couldn't stop snacking on these delicious cookies.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 1 Hr 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups softened butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 10 ounces chocolate chips
  • additional toasted coconut, garnish

How To Make toasted coconut shortbread cookie

  • Toast coconut in a skillet.
    Step 1
    In a skillet, add coconut and cook over medium heat. Toss or stir often until the coconut is lightly browned. It will burn fast so be careful. Set aside to cool.
  • Cream butter and sugar.
    Step 2
    In a mixing bowl cream together butter and sugar until smooth and almost fluffy; 1 minute.
  • Blend in salt and vanilla extract.
    Step 3
    Blend in salt and vanilla extract.
  • Slowly add the flour.
    Step 4
    Slowly add flour on low speed until just incorporated and dough begins to form.
  • Add the toasted coconut.
    Step 5
    Add coconut.
  • Form into 2 logs.
    Step 6
    Form dough into 2 logs.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and chill.
    Step 7
    Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Slice chilled log into cookies.
    Step 8
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment. Slice log into 1/4” thick cookies.
  • Place on a baking sheet and bake.
    Step 9
    Place cookies on pans at least 1" apart and bake until golden and starting to crisp; 13-15 minutes.
  • Let cookies cool on a cooling rack.
    Step 10
    Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes. Then remove to racks to cool completely. They will crisp more as they cool.
  • Dip half the cookie in melted chocolate.
    Step 11
    If desired, dip half the cookie in melted chocolate.
  • Top with a little toasted coconut.
    Step 12
    Top with a little toasted coconut.
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Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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