Recipe for Coconut Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup salted butter, (softened to room temperature)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp coconut extract
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes ((divided))

Instructions

1. 1

   Line large baking sheets with silicone liner or parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Cream butter and sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes. Beat in the egg and extracts.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the sugar mixture with 1 cup of the coconut. Stir just until the flour is moistened.

4. 4

   Roll into balls, then roll each ball in coconut. Place two inches apart on prepared pans.

5. 5

   Bake in preheated oven at 350° for 9-11 minutes, or until the middle is set and the coconut starts to brown.

6. 6

   Let sit on the pan for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.