Coconut Snowflake Cookies
Delight in the tender, melt-in-your-mouth goodness of Coconut Snowflake Cookies, a wonderfully festive treat perfect for winter gatherings or year-round indulgence. These charmingly soft cookies boast a buttery base, enhanced with the nutty sweetness of shredded unsweetened coconut for a tropical twist that elevates every bite. Lightly dusted with a snowy layer of confectioners' sugar, they’re as visually enchanting as they are flavorful. Quick and easy to make, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time with a simple mixing method, yielding irresistible cookies with perfectly golden edges and a chewy texture. Ideal for holiday cookie platters, afternoon tea, or a cozy snack, Coconut Snowflake Cookies are a surefire crowd-pleaser that can be made ahead and stored to maintain their deliciousness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg
- 190 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 100 grams Shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2 tablespoons Confectioners' sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract and the large egg, beating until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a dough starts to form.
Fold in the shredded unsweetened coconut until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid over-baking to maintain a soft, chewy texture.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies have cooled, dust them lightly with confectioners' sugar to resemble snowflakes.
Serve and enjoy, or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2781 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.8 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.5 g | 598% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 485 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 1204 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 288.2 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.2 g | ||
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 595 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
