Porcupine Cookies
Crunchy on the outside and delightfully soft on the inside, Porcupine Cookies are a whimsical treat that combines rich flavors and playful textures. Named after their spiky coconut coating, these cookies feature a buttery base enhanced with hints of vanilla and brown sugar, studded with sweet bursts of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Each ball of cookie dough is lovingly rolled in shredded coconut before baking, creating a stunning golden crust reminiscent of a porcupine's quills. This quick and easy cookie recipe takes just 20 minutes of prep and offers a charming twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or simply indulging your sweet tooth. Porcupine Cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat—your family and friends won’t be able to resist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 unit large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Using a spatula, fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Roll the dough into 1.5-inch balls using your hands, then roll each ball in the shredded coconut, pressing gently to adhere.
Place the coconut-covered dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden. The cookies should remain slightly soft in the center.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your delicious Porcupine Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.2 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 75 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 41 mg | 1% | |
*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.
