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Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies

February 11, 2014 by Emily Hill 24 Comments

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I’m always on the lookout for a cookie recipe that freezes well because let’s be honest, a frozen cookie after 10:00 p.m. at night is one of the best treats, like, ever. Every time I visit my mom, she has these delicious chocolate chip coconut cookies tucked away in her freezer so my dad can pack them in his lunch for work.

How adorable is that? If only I were that nice…

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Chocolate chip coconut cookies

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I whipped up a batch of these chocolate chip coconut cookies a couple days ago and they’re gone.

Completely and utterly and devastatingly gone.

Pretty sure that means it’s time to bake another batch. Or two. Maybe three so I can freeze a couple dozen for late-night snacking.

If you’re all about consistency in cookie size, you’ll want to invest in a cookie scoop. My favorite is the OXO medium cookie scoop, but if you’re counting calories, you may want to go with the small cookie scoop. I actually own all three sizes and find them indispensable. (The large cookie scoop is great for cupcake and muffin batter!)

Printable recipe for chocolate chip coconut cookies below.

5.0 from 2 reviews
Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
8 mins
Total time
18 mins
 
Just a hint of coconut makes these cookies irresistible. And they freeze well. Score!
Author: Emily ~ isthisREALLYmylife.com
Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 (12-oz) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until thoroughly incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine salt, baking powder, baking soda and flour. Add to creamed mixture and mix until thoroughly combined. Fold in chocolate chips and coconut.
  4. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 7 to 8 minutes. Cookies will be soft.
  5. Let sit 2 minutes on pan before removing to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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Comments

  1. jen

    February 11, 2014 at 11:33 am

    These sound delicious! I am definitely going to give them a try. Although they would never last in my freezer long enough for James to take to work. Well, maybe if you include the night that I make them…

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      February 11, 2014 at 12:03 pm

      I know. Ours were gone before anyone could take them anywhere!

      P.S. Belated birthday package should arrive by Thursday. :)

      Reply
  2. steph

    February 11, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    Oh yum! I’m going to have to try shredded coconut in mine next time. I have been adding coconut oil in place of a portion of the butter, which is to die for, but never the shredded coconut.
    Are you trying to make me fat?!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      February 11, 2014 at 2:42 pm

      I’m just an enabler, plain and simple. I’m totally going to have to try coconut oil in place of some butter next time. YUM!

      Reply
  3. Amanda

    February 16, 2014 at 6:35 am

    Hi. Have purchased cup measures and this is the first recipe I have ever done using this method.
    am sure it will be easier than weighing everything.
    These cookies look so delicious cant wait to try them.
    Thank you for sharing

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      February 17, 2014 at 10:39 am

      I hope you like them!

      Reply
  4. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling

    February 18, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    Frozen cookies…now that is something I need to try! I guess the good news is they would take longer to eat….!! These look delicious, Emily!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      February 18, 2014 at 10:56 pm

      Freezing them doesn’t make them last any longer, believe you me. ;)

      Reply
  5. Jenny Layton

    February 22, 2014 at 7:38 am

    On my deathbed I will be eating chocolate chip cookies. They are the love of my life!

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    • Emily Hill

      February 23, 2014 at 7:47 pm

      I love them too…especially frozen. ;)

      Reply
  6. Heather

    June 7, 2017 at 6:12 pm

    I made these with gluten free flour and they turned out amazing! My whole family absolutely loves these cookies! I make them at least once a week.

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    • Emily Hill

      June 7, 2017 at 10:55 pm

      Yay! So glad to hear they worked with gluten-free flour! Your comment made my day! xoxo

      Reply
  7. Lauren Gilman

    December 13, 2017 at 3:03 pm

    Do you use sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut?

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      December 13, 2017 at 3:26 pm

      I use sweetened. I’ll update the recipe so it’s clear!

      Reply
      • Lauren Gilman

        December 13, 2017 at 9:52 pm

        Thank you! My husband has been asking for these cookies, but I only had sweetened shredded coconut. I had to make sure I wasn’t going to ruin it for him ?

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        • Emily Hill

          December 13, 2017 at 10:54 pm

          I hope they turn out and I hope he likes them!

          Reply
  8. Lauren

    May 2, 2020 at 7:56 am

    These turned out so good!! I used coconut extract instead of vanilla to up the coconut flavor. Next time I’ll probably use a bit less salt and half the baking soda. They were a bit saltier than I like. But overall they were delicious!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      May 2, 2020 at 9:15 am

      Love the idea of coconut extract!

      Reply

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