Description
Irresistible coconut cookies deliver a delightful tropical escape with each crisp, golden bite. Crunchy edges and chewy centers promise a sweet journey that will transport desert lovers straight to paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Binding/Moisture Ingredients:
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and equipment, ensuring oven rack is positioned in the middle for even heat distribution.
- Set oven temperature to 190C (375F) and line baking sheet with parchment paper for seamless cookie removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend shredded coconut with granulated sugar, creating a uniform base.
- Gently incorporate egg whites into the coconut mixture, stirring until the texture becomes cohesive and slightly tacky.
- Load the prepared mixture into a piping bag fitted with a decorative star-shaped nozzle for elegant cookie formation.
- Carefully pipe small, uniform cookie shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining consistent spacing between each.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, monitoring until edges turn a delicate golden hue.
- Remove cookies from oven and allow them to rest on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, permitting them to reach room temperature and develop a crisp exterior.
- Store in an airtight container or serve immediately for maximum freshness and crunch.
Notes
- Toast the coconut before mixing to enhance its nutty flavor and create a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Use a silicone spatula for gentle mixing to prevent breaking down the coconut’s texture and maintain its delicate structure.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free and check the shredded coconut packaging.
- Try adding a pinch of vanilla extract or almond extract to elevate the cookies’ aromatic qualities and introduce a subtle depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 123
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg