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The Yummy Bowl » Recipes » Cookies

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Apr 26, 2023 · Last updated: Jan 26, 2025 by Julia · 11 Comments · this post may contain affiliate links

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a stack of coconut chocolate chip cookies

These coconut chocolate chip cookies have an irresistible chewy texture, chunks of gooey chocolate chips, and a little bit of desiccated coconut.

coconut chocolate chip cookies on brown baking paper

Ingredients

  • Butter - unsalted. and softened butter at room temperature.
  • Sugar - brown sugar (light brown sugar or dark brown sugar) and white sugar. Coconut sugar could also be used as a substitute as it is often considered a healthier alternative to refined sugars.
  • Eggs - large eggs at room temperature.
  • Vanilla extract - almond extract can be used instead.
  • Flour - all-purpose flour or a gluten-free blend. 
  • Baking soda - check the expiry date!
  • Salt - enhances the batter flavor.
  • Unsweetened coconut - coconut flakes or shredded coconut (desiccated coconut). You’ll need more coconut shavings or shred for the tops of the cookies. 
  • Chocolate chips - Semi-sweet chocolate chips. Mini chips work well too, but you'll have to add them slightly less.

The full recipe and ingredients can be found in the recipe card below this post.

a tower of coconut cookies with chocolate chips

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How To Make Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

STEP 1: Cream together butter and sugars until smooth and creamy using a low speed on an electric or stand mixer.

STEP 2: Gradually add egg and vanilla. Mix on low until combined.

Set aside.

coconut chocolate chip cookie dough

STEP 3: In a separate large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.

Add in batches to wet ingredients and beat on low until just combined.

STEP 4: Fold in chocolate chips and coconut. Freeze the cookie dough for 30 minutes or fridge for longer until the dough resembles ‘’playdough’’.

Freezing the sticky dough before forming into balls prevents excessive spreading during baking.

coconut chocolate chip cookie dough with desiccated coconut and chocolate chips

STEP5: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Shape 1 ½ tablespoons of cookie dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with a mat or parchment paper.

Avoid pressing down.

coconut chocolate chip cookie dough

STEP 6: Bake for 10-12 minutes (time may vary with different ovens).

coconut chocolate chip cookie balls

After baking, optionally press more coconut and chocolate chips on top for visual appeal.

freshly baked coconut chocolate chip cookies on baking sheet

The cookies boast a soft center with a slightly crisp exterior.

As they cool, they set well, maintaining a soft and buttery interior texture.

Let the cookies stand in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

a baking sheet full of coconut chocolate chip cookies

Tips

  • I used dark sugar for a darker-looking and caramel-flavored cookie.
  • The combination of white granulated sugar and brown sugar creates a crispy outer edge and a soft buttery center. Don’t omit the one sugar, as this will affect the taste and texture of these cookies.
  • Unlike with my oatmeal pecan cookies, don’t press these cookies down - they will flatten naturally in the oven anyway. 
  • Gently press extra chocolate chips and coconut flakes (and optional sea salt flakes) into the tops of the cookies immediately after they have baked while still soft. 
a stack of coconut chocolate chip cookie

Freezing And Storing Instructions

  • To Store. Store at room temperature for 2-4 days or refrigerate for longer.
  • To Freeze. For 2-3 months.
  • To Freeze Unbaked Cookie Dough, roll it into balls and flash freeze on a baking sheet until the cookies become firm. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 2-3 months. When ready to bake, defrost it in the fridge overnight, let it come to room temperature, and continue with the recipe instructions for baking.
close up shot of coconut chocolate chip cookie

Recipe Card

close up shot of coconut chocolate chip cookie

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Julia
These chocolate chip coconut cookies have an irresistible chewy texture, chunks of gooey chocolate chips, and a little bit of desiccated coconut. This coconut cookie recipe is perfect for the huge coconut fan - drawing from the traditional flavors and ingredients of a classic chocolate chip cookie with coconut flavor.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 27 minutes mins
Course Baking, Cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 20 cookies

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INGREDIENTS
  

  • 8 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup brown sugar, I used dark brown sugar, see notes
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temp
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cup flour, or GF flour blended with xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup coconut flakes or shredded coconut, desiccated coconut
  • More coconut shavings or shreds on top

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • In a large bowl combine butter and sugars. Beat on low with an electric mixer or stand mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add egg and vanilla. Mix on low until combined. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Whisk to combine and in batches add to wet ingredients. Beat on low until just combined.
  • Stir in chocolate chips and coconut. Freeze the cookie dough for 30 minutes or fridge for longer until the dough resembles ‘’playdough’’. The dough will be sticky in the beginning so we need to chill it first otherwise it is hard to form cookie dough balls and the cookies will spread too much.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Form about 1 ½ tablespoons sized cookie dough balls and transfer them to a baking sheet lined with a baking mat or parchment paper. Don’t press down.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes (the time may vary due to different ovens). Once the cookies are baked, press more coconut and chocolate chips on top (personal preference and only for visual).
  • The cookies will have a soft center inside with a slightly crisp exterior. Once they cool down they will set well and the texture inside remains soft, and buttery.
  • Let the cookies stand in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

NOTES

Makes about 18-20 cookies

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Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on the products used.

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FAQs

What makes cookies crispy or soft?

The brown sugar in these cookies provides moisture which makes them soft with a chewy center while the white sugar helps the cookies to spread and crisp in the oven.

What are the raw materials for making chocolate chip cookies?

These coconut chocolate chip cookies contain softened butter, eggs, flour, vanilla extract, baking soda, salt, unsweetened coconut, and chocolate chips.

What does double chocolate chip mean?

Double chocolate chip refers to cookie dough made with chocolate chips and cocoa powder.

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Comments

  1. Sara Welch

    February 04, 2024 at 3:12 pm

    5 stars
    Whipped up a batch of these for an afternoon treat, and they do not disappoint! Turned out moist and delicious; easily, a new favorite recipe!

    Reply
    • Julia | The Yummy Bowl

      February 04, 2024 at 3:30 pm

      they are our favorite! thank you!

      Reply
  2. Justine H

    February 04, 2024 at 12:27 pm

    Anything coconut for us and these turned out moist and chewy.

    Reply
    • Julia | The Yummy Bowl

      February 04, 2024 at 3:30 pm

      they are delicious, thank you!

      Reply
  3. Neha

    February 04, 2024 at 11:14 am

    5 stars
    These turned out so good, will definitely make again! Love the touch of coconut!

    Reply
    • Julia | The Yummy Bowl

      February 04, 2024 at 3:30 pm

      thank you Neha!

      Reply
  4. Lauren

    February 04, 2024 at 11:13 am

    5 stars
    I absolutely loved the addition of coconut in these chocolate chip cookies. It took the flavor up so many notches - will make again and again!

    Reply
    • Julia | The Yummy Bowl

      February 04, 2024 at 3:30 pm

      thank you Lauren!

      Reply
  5. Shelby

    February 04, 2024 at 10:21 am

    5 stars
    I love the texture and mild flavor from the coconut! Such a great combination!

    Reply
    • Julia | The Yummy Bowl

      February 04, 2024 at 3:30 pm

      thanks Shelby, glad you liked them!

      Reply
  6. Julia | The Yummy Bowl

    April 26, 2023 at 6:01 am

    5 stars
    Enjoy a classic chocolate chip cookie with added coconut flavor!

    Reply
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