Coconut Cream Cheese Cookies

Here’s a Coconut Cream Cheese Cookies recipe soft, slightly chewy, with a tropical coconut twist and rich cream cheese flavor.

🥥 Coconut Cream Cheese Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened

• 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp coconut extract (optional but highly recommended)

• 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions:

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

2. Cream butter & cream cheese: In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

3. Add sugar: Beat in the sugar until light and creamy.

4. Add egg & extracts: Mix in the egg, vanilla, and coconut extract.

5. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

6. Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined.

7. Fold in coconut: Stir in the shredded coconut.

8. Scoop & bake: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.

9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Centers may look slightly underdone — that’s perfect.

10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

✨ Optional Add-ins:

• A handful of white chocolate chips

• Toasted coconut on top before baking

• A drizzle of lime glaze for a tropical zing