Coconut Cream Cheese Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz (1/2 block) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups 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 a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in shredded coconut using a spatula.
  7. Scoop dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop onto prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Let me know if you’d like a glaze or chocolate drizzle on top!

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