Description
These Crispy Almond Coconut Cookies combine the rich flavors of buttery almonds and toasted coconut with a delightful crunchy texture. Perfectly golden and lightly sweetened, these cookies make a great treat for any occasion and are simple to prepare in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) softened butter
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) granulated sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup (375 mL) quick-cooking rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 2/3 cup (160 mL) coarsely ground almonds
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350 °F (180 °C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature while you prepare the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This will create a smooth base for your cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated. Set this mixture aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, quick-cooking rolled oats, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture into the butter mixture, beating slowly to blend everything together smoothly.
- Add Almonds and Coconut: Fold in the coarsely ground almonds and grated coconut using a fork, ensuring that these are evenly mixed throughout your cookie dough.
- Shape the Cookies: Drop the cookie batter by teaspoons onto a buttered or lined cookie sheet. Make sure to space each dollop about 2 inches (5 cm) apart to prevent spreading and sticking.
- Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the cookies turn golden brown around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes. This helps them firm up before serving. Enjoy your crispy almond coconut cookies!
Notes
- Be sure to use softened butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Coarsely ground almonds provide a nice crunch; you can toast them lightly for enhanced flavor.
- If you prefer, substitute grated fresh coconut with unsweetened desiccated coconut.
- Make sure to space cookies properly on the baking sheet for even baking.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to retain crispiness for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
