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Coconut White Chocolate Cookies

These Coconut White Chocolate Cookies are a tropical delight! Chewy, sweet, and perfect for any occasion, they’ll have everyone asking for seconds!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cookies, Dessert, Easy, Tropical
Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted and browned
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut lightly packed
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips plus more for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  • Stir in the sweetened shredded coconut.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips.
  • Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  • If desired, sprinkle reserved white chocolate chips on top of each cookie.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Cookie Scooper
  • Cooling Rack

Notes

  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Freeze cookie dough for up to 3 months for future baking.