5-Minute Coconut Butter Cookies

5-Minute Coconut Butter Cookies

(Prep time: 5 minutes | Bake time: ~10 minutes)

????  INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Pinch of salt

????‍????  Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cream butter & sugar:

In a bowl, mix softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy (use a fork, hand mixer, or just elbow grease!).

Add vanilla & dry ingredients:

Stir in vanilla extract, then add flour, shredded coconut, and a pinch of salt. Mix until dough forms — it may look crumbly at first but will come together.

Form cookies:

Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, then flatten slightly on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Leave space between cookies.

Bake:

Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Optional Add-Ins:

1–2 tablespoons of coconut milk or cream (for extra moisture)

A drizzle of melted chocolate on top after baking

Sprinkle with a little sea salt or powdered sugar

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Skillet Version:

Shape dough into flat discs and cook in a nonstick skillet over low heat, ~2-3 minutes per side until golden.

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