Coconut Dream

By gtbalm

Coconut cookies make a for a favorite of holiday cookie recipes. These Coconut Dream Cookies are filled with mounds of coconut, chocolate, and use coconut oil.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup firm coconut oil or shortening
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325º F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat.
Cream together the coconut oil (or shortening) and sugar until light and fluffy with an electric mixer. Mix in the egg and vanilla. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix into the shortening and sugar mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and coconut flakes.
Drop cookie dough by the tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1½-inches between each cookie. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cookies have turned lightly brown and are set. Allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.