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Buttery Shortbread Cookies with Coconut and Chocolate


  • Author: mega-carte
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious homemade cookies featuring a buttery shortbread base, topped with caramel and coconut, finished with a rich chocolate drizzle.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
  5. Press the dough into a lined baking pan and bake for about 20 minutes.
  6. While the base cools, mix shredded coconut with caramel sauce, spreading it over the baked shortbread.
  7. Melt the chocolate chips and drizzle over the cookies.
  8. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider toasting the shredded coconut before adding it to the cookies.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: cookies, dessert, chocolate, coconut, baking, homemade, sweet