Easy Coconut Cookies (Gluten Free)
If you like coconuts and cookies, this is a recipe that’s perfect for you.
These cookies have a fluffy texture, and taste very “summery” due to their abundance of coconut. They are easy to prepare, and don’t take long to bake. What’s not to love?
Without further ado, enjoy!
The Recipe
Time allotment
Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30-40 minutes
Yield: 20-22 coconut cookies
Cooking Utensils
Two bowls
Spatula
Whisk - OR - Handheld Mixer
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Ingredients
1/2 cups (100g) brown sugar
1/2 cup (115g) granulated sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup (170g) salted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup (100g) shredded coconut
1 3/4 cups (216g) flour
If using Gluten Free flour without xanthan gum, add 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
I used Gluten Free Robin Hood All Purpose Flour Blend and Bob’s Red Mill Xanthan Gum
3/4 cup (72g) almond flour
If you don’t want to use almond flour, substitute the same amount mentioned for regular flour
Instructions
In one bowl, add 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, 1/2 cup (115g) granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 3/4 cup (170g) salted butter (these are the wet ingredients)
With a whisk or a handheld mixer, mix all of the ingredients together until well blended
Add 1 egg, and mix again
In a separate bowl, add 1 3/4 cups (216g) flour, 3/4 (72g) almond flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt (these are the dry ingredients)
Mix all of the dry ingredients together
Slowly pour 1/4 portions of the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, until fully combined
Gently stir all of the ingredients together until just blended
Add 1 cup (100g) shredded coconut, and stir
Take out golf ball sized portions of dough, and roll them together between your palms
Line a baking pan with either parchment paper - OR - cooking spray
Place dollar-sized balls of dough on the pan
Optional: Sprinkle the balls with leftover shredded coconut bits, and sprinkles
Bake the biscuits in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 12-13 minutes
Allow the cookies to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes before digging in
Enjoy!
Fluffy texture!
A rare Behind-the-Scenes photo!
Gluten Free Coconut Cookies
Thank you for reading this, lovely! Happy MUNCHING!
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