Coconut Cream Pie Cookies
Coconut Cream Pie Cookies are a delightful treat that brings the tropical flavors of coconut and creamy pie filling into a soft, chewy cookie form. These cookies are perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during cozy moments at home. With their rich taste and nostalgic charm, each bite takes you on a mini-vacation to paradise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 (3.4 oz) package vanilla pudding mix
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and pudding mix.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully mixed.
- Fold in the coconut flakes until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Cool on the baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg