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Stuffed Caramel Coconut Cookie Cut in Half and Stacked on Top of One Another.
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Chewy Coconut Cookies Recipe

Quick and easy coconut cookies recipe, made with simple ingredients. These crispy, chewy coconut cookies with caramel center are great for cookie exchanges. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Chill time20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30 Cookies
Calories: 196kcal
Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. 
  • Add egg, milk, vanilla extract, coconut extract and mix until smooth. 
  • Add flour, shredded coconut, baking powder, baking soda and mix until just combined. 
  • Scoop out small portions of the dough and place a caramel in the center and form it into a dough ball.
  • Roll these dough balls in a bowl of granulated sugar. 
  • Place them on a cookie tray, lined with parchment paper. 
  • Chill the trays in the freezer for 20 minutes. 
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown along the edges. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a cookie jar at room temperature for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.6mg