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Chewy Coconut Cookies

Snowball-like Chewy Coconut Cookies perfect for the holidays or anytime of year!  
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword baked goods, chewy, coconut, cookies, roll cookies
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 117kcal
Author Tristin Rieken

Ingredients

  • 4 cups sweetened shredded coconut loosely packed, divided in half
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup unsalted butter 1 cube, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 2 large eggs 1 whole, 1 with white and yolk separated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  • Place 2 cups shredded coconut in  a food processor with sugar, salt and baking powder. Process until finely ground. Add butter and process just until no lumps remain. Add 1 whole egg and 1 egg yolk and vanilla. Process just until smooth. Add flour and pulse until a crumbly dough begins to form, being careful not to overmix. 
  • Lightly whip the remaining egg white and place in a shallow bowl or on a plate. Place remaining 2 cups shredded coconut in another similar container. Scoop dough using a tablespoon and shape into balls. Place in egg white then roll in shredded coconut to coat.
  • Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until starting to brown but still soft to the touch, about 12-15 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 45mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.5mg