Description
Coconut Shortbread Cookies are buttery, rich, and tender with a chewy texture and tropical flavor from sweetened shredded coconut. They are a delightful twist on traditional shortbread, perfect for tea time or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (80g) sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
- Mix in vanilla extract and almond extract if using.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, shredded coconut, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until a thick, slightly crumbly dough forms.
- Divide dough in half and shape into two logs (about 1.5 inches in diameter). Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1–2 hours or until firm.
- Slice the logs into 1/4-inch thick cookies and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For gluten-free cookies, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend with xanthan gum.
- Use coconut oil or vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
- Powdered sugar can be substituted with a sugar-free alternative for a lower-sugar option.
- Enhance flavor by adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts like pecans or macadamia.
- Freeze dough logs for up to 3 months for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1–2 hours chilling)
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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