Coconut Passionfruit Cookies
Coconut Passionfruit Cookies are a tropical delight, blending chewy coconut with zesty passionfruit for an irresistible treat. Each cookie is golden-brown and dotted with vibrant passionfruit seeds, making them not only delicious but visually stunning. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, these cookies promise to whisk you away to sun-kissed beaches with every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded coconut (toasted or unsweetened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup passionfruit puree (fresh or store-bought)
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, then mix in the passionfruit puree until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder; gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated.
- Fold in the shredded coconut carefully.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown; cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg