Easy Coconut Cookies

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Easy Coconut Cookies.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C) and give your baking sheets a light greasing to ensure those cookies slide off easily later.

2. Step 2

   In a mixing bowl, grab your electric mixer and cream together the white sugar, vegetable shortening, egg, and a splash of vanilla extract.

3. Step 3

   Mix until the blend is light and fluffy, filling your kitchen with a delightful aroma.

4. Step 4

   In another bowl, sift together 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

5. Step 5

   Gradually add this dry mixture to your creamed ingredients, stirring gently until everything is well combined.

6. Step 6

   Now, it’s time to fold in the flaked coconut, making sure it’s evenly distributed throughout the dough for that perfect chewy texture.

7. Step 7

   Using rounded teaspoons, drop dollops of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each one to allow for spreading.

8. Step 8

   Pop the sheets into your preheated oven and bake for around 10 minutes, or until the cookies are just lightly browned, giving them that irresistible golden hue.

9. Step 9

   Once they’re done, let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about a minute—this helps them set up nicely—before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

10. Step 10

    Enjoy the sweet anticipation as the aroma fills your home, and get ready to savor every bite of your delicious coconut cookies!.