You guys know that I love all things cookies. Today I have a special treat for you. Today I have taken my Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe and given it a sweet little twist. I present to you my Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies and they are EVERYTHING.
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Why I Love This Recipe
If you gave me the option to have the most perfect constructed croissant (or another beautiful pastry that takes a decent of time to make) or a cookie... I'd pick the cookie. Predictable right? This Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookie is perfectly soft and chewy on the inside, and slightly crisp on the outside. That's a very important indicator of a good cookie in my book! Let's get into the most dependable delish Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Year of the Cookie
As you know, 2023 is the year of the cookie here on WGC. We're giving all the cookies on this website a little face lift in terms of photography, directions, weighted measurements etc. That way you are armed and ready with any answer you might have when it comes to making perfect cookies. We've tackled Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Double Chocolate Chip Cookies, M&M Cookies and the most perfect OG Chocolate Chip Cookie. Today - we're going Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Unsalted Butter very very important to have this at room temperature
- Brown Sugar
- White Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract you'll see the recipe calls for a specific amount, but I typically measure with my heart. So feel free to double it!
- All-Purpose Flour measured by scooping and leveling
- Kosher Salt
- Baking Soda
- Baking Powder
- Chocolate Chips
- Sweetened Shredded Coconut
*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below
How to Make Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
Step 1: Cream together the butter and sugars in a stand mixer until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 2: Add the eggs and vanilla, making sure to scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.
Step 3: Add the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder and mix on low until everything is JUST incorporated. Stop mixing once no streaks of flour remain.
Step 4: Fold in the chocolate chips and shredded coconut until evenly combined. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Step 5: Preheat your oven to 350º F. Scoop out 2 tablespoons worth of dough and roll the dough into a ball. Place the cookies onto a parchment lined baking sheet, about 12 per sheet, and bake for 9-10 minutes until the edges are just slightly golden brown and the center is still a bit soft.
Step 6: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies rest for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Repeat this process for the remaining dough.
How to Store Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
You can store these at room temperature in an airtight container and they will stay fresh for about a week. You can also refrigerate them to keep them fresh for longer, for about 2-3 weeks.
How to Freeze Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
I prefer to bake all the cookies, let them cool and then transfer to an air tight container and store in the freezer. Then when it’s time to eat, take a few out, let them come to room temp and devour.
If you want to freeze cookie dough, follow steps to make the dough and then portion into 2 tablespoon scoops and freeze on a flat surface. Once the balls are frozen, you can transfer the frozen balls into a zip-top bag and save for later. When ready to bake off the Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies, let them sit on the counter for 15 minutes before baking at the same time and temp listed below.
Tips & Tricks
- A Note on Chocolate Chips: Anytime you see me make cookies on social media - you most likely see the chips that are more disc like. I LOVE them. They are from Guittard and I order them in bulk online. I've used the Super Cookie Chips in these Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies and they are delish. They just spread out a bit more and cover more surface area! Thus leading to more chocolate in each bite.
- Let’s talk about creaming together the butter and sugar. You have to let it cream together for 3 minutes to ensure the butter and sugar properly combine. The color should be a pale light yellow - here is a great color example.
- I am a scoop and level kinda girl. If you spoon and level, that will not result in enough flour. I scoop my measuring cup into the flour and then use a knife to level it out. When you mix everything together, just mix the dry ingredients until JUST combined. No need to over-mix.
- Chill the dough - this is imperative! Don't skip the refrigeration step. Cookie dough is BEST when you stick it in the fridge for a few hours before baking. TRUST. It lets the flavors really develop and come together and Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookie dough bakes best when it's chilled.
Chilling the Cookie Dough
- There are 2 ways to chill the dough. If you’re pressed on time, scoop the dough into balls and pop them side by side on a baking sheet and freeze for 20 minutes or chill in the fridge for about an hour. If you don’t want to scoop, then you can chill the entire vessel of dough for 2 hours to really let the flavors come together. If you have time to chill the dough overnight, even better!
- Once the dough has chilled and you’re ready to bake these Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies, pop a few extra chocolate chips into each cookie dough ball before transferring them to the baking sheet.
FAQs
What makes these Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies chewy?
The brown sugar! I do a half and half combo in this cookie as I don't want them to get too brown with the coconut.
What's the best butter for baking cookies?
Unsalted! I always use unsalted in my baked goods so I can add salt later to my preference! IF you use salted butter, please feel free, just skip the excess salt because it could be TOO salty and that's hard to fix.
How do you store these Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies?
I prefer to bake them all, let them cool and then transfer to an air tight container and store in the freezer. Then when it’s time to eat, take a few out, let them come to room temp and devour.
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Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temp
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cup all purpose flour (measured by scooping and leveling)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Cream together the butter and sugars in a stand mixer until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla, making sure to scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl. Add the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder and mix on low until everything is JUST incorporated. Stop mixing once no streaks of flour remain.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and shredded coconut until evenly combined. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
- Scoop out 2 tablespoons worth of dough and roll the dough into a ball. Place the cookies onto a parchment lined baking sheet, about 12 per sheet, and bake for 9-10 minutes until the edges are just slightly golden brown and the center is still a bit soft.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies rest for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Repeat this process for the remaining dough.
Notes
- Let the butter and sugar cream together for 3 minutes to ensure the butter and sugar properly combine. The color should be a pale light yellow.
- I am a scoop and level kinda girl. If you spoon and level, that will not result in enough flour. I scoop my measuring cup into the flour and then use a knife to level it out. Do not over-mix when combining.
- Chill the dough - this is imperative! Don't skip the refrigeration step. Cookie dough is BEST when you stick it in the fridge for a few hours before baking. TRUST. It lets the flavors really develop and come together.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge couple weeks or for months in the freezer.
Taste wise, the cookies are ok. There’s nothing special about them. I can’t taste the coconut.
After chilling the dough overnight, the cookies spread like wildfire. I had to cut them apart. Not a great look for the holiday table.
Also, they needed to bake much longer than the stated time. After taking them out to cool, thinking they would firm up and look more like they’re supposed to, l had to return them to the still-on oven for five or more additional minutes. Some I just left in too long after giving up as a loss. Those are crispy. While fine to eat, they will be for home use, not the Christmas meal.
Could there be too much butter? I just ate one l baked last night, that has been tinned and sitting in a cool room. It seems like it is heavy with oil. I used a national name brand butter (not cheap). I’m no chef, so maybe you can give some tips.
Regardless, thank you for putting your recipes out there. Obviously this one works for many people!
If making for someone who likes the taste of coconut but not the texture can I put shredded coconut in a food processor to grind it?
Sure can
Amazing!! My new go-to CC cookie recipe! Plan to experiment with nuts, toffee, etc. but these are perfection as is.
Could I use canola oil in place of butter or partial butter and oil?
oil will spread more so make sure you really freeze the dough or deep chill it before baking
These taste great but I don't like that they are so flat!! Cooking time varies too. Is there some way to make this thicker?
How much does your flour weigh when you scoop and level?
Can I use coconut that is not sweetened?
sure can!!
I'm not trying to be dramatic but wowww these were the BEST cookies I have ever tasted!!! Oh my goodness. What a great recipe - thank you! I used Mini Chocolate Chips (instead of full size) and I think that gave it the perfect chocolate to cookie ratio. The coconut flavor really isn't overpowering, you hardly notice it (in a good way), but in a weird way I think it made the cookie texture just perfect. These will now be my go-to cookies.
Indeed, these cookies are so rich and delicious. Without any substitutions and chilling the dough thoroughly, mine baked melted like sweet puddles making for crispy wafer cookies. Do you suppose my high altitude (7,500 feet) is to blame? Please help so I can make these better. But thanks for the recipe!
I made these today. I only used 3/4 cup of each of the sugars as a full cup each seemed too much. The cookies are delicious! I shared with my neighbors and they also loved them.
My new party addition for my family and for my son's school party's. Thanks for the ideas!
Perfect! I used dark chocolate chips and had to cook slightly longer but they were the best cookies I’ve ever made
Great Recipe. I added chopped pecans to add to these decadent goodies! My family loves them.
Thanks for the recipe! Love it!
I was looking for ways to use my unsweetened shredded coconut. The sweetness of the cookie is perfect.