Description
Irresistible Coconut Cookies blend tropical sweetness with classic comfort, offering a delightful crunch that whisks taste buds to paradise. Crisp edges, chewy centers, and rich coconut flavor make these treats perfect companions for afternoon tea or midnight snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
Binding Ingredients:
Flavoring Ingredients:
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a precise 375F (190C), creating an ideal baking environment.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend shredded coconut with granulated sugar until uniformly integrated.
- Gently incorporate egg whites, stirring with deliberate motions to achieve a cohesive, slightly tacky consistency.
- Select a piping bag equipped with an elegant star-shaped tip for precise cookie formation.
- Carefully extrude delicate swirls of the coconut mixture onto a lined baking sheet, maintaining consistent sizing.
- Position the prepared pan in the preheated oven, allowing the cookies to transform for approximately 10 minutes.
- Watch closely as the edges turn a delicate golden hue, indicating perfect caramelization.
- Remove from the oven and permit the cookies to rest, enabling them to set and develop a crisp exterior.
- Once completely cooled, transfer to a serving platter and savor the delicate, tropical-inspired treat.
Notes
- Toast the coconut before mixing to enhance its nutty flavor and add depth to the cookies.
- Use room temperature egg whites for better incorporation and smoother texture.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Experiment with adding a pinch of vanilla extract or almond extract to elevate the cookie’s aroma and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 96 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg