Last week I bought a very large bag of coconut. I had no idea what I’d make with it – but I figured having it in my cupboard would give me inspiration.

I debated making some sort of coconut cupcake – but that seemed like too much work. Maybe tropical muffins? Pineapple isn’t in season. Turns out, because I was searching for something complicated I completely forgot about one of the most delicious options – Coconut Cookies.

Not haystacks or anzac cookies – but super chewy coconut cookies. Thin & soft, with a slight caramel taste, and lots of coconut. A little crispy on the edges, but completely chewy with no dry cookie crumbs. The type of cookie that you can stack and eat 3 at once.

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄3 cups coconut

Directions

Preheat oven to 350.
In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, salt and set aside.
In a separate bowl cream butter and sugars together.
Add the egg and mix well.
Combine the flour mixture with the sugar mixture.
Add coconut and vanilla.
Bake for 8-10,
Times may vary due to different ovens.

Source: Allrecipes.com