Crunchy Peanut-Coconut Delight Cookies 🍪🥥

Welcome to Love With Recipes, your ultimate culinary companion! Today, we have a delightful treat that is not only easy and quick to prepare but also incredibly delicious—perfect for those last-minute baking needs. Whether you are whipping up something sweet for a youth rally at church, a school event, or just a cozy family evening, these Peanut-Coconut Goodies are sure to impress. Let’s dive into the details and get baking! 🍪🥥

Peanut-Coconut Goodies

Description

I was asked to make cookies for a youth rally at church. It was a last-minute thing, and I didn’t have time to make a grocery store run, so I pulled out the old recipe books and came up with this version using ingredients I had on hand. These Peanut-Coconut Goodies are a delightful blend of sweet and nutty flavors, with a perfect hint of coconut. They are quick, easy, and incredibly satisfying.

Category

Drop Cookies

Keywords

Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Coconut, Fruit, Nuts, Toddler Friendly, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, Beginner Cook, Easy, Inexpensive

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups butter
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup peanuts, chopped

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 1726
• Fat Content: 125.8g
• Saturated Fat Content: 69.1g
• Cholesterol Content: 314.5mg
• Sodium Content: 1602mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 140.8g
• Fiber Content: 6.9g
• Sugar Content: 81.9g
• Protein Content: 18.2g

Yield

3-4 dozen cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat Your Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures the oven is at the perfect temperature when you’re ready to bake. 🔥

2. Sift the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. This step helps to combine the ingredients and remove any lumps, ensuring a smooth cookie dough. 🥣

3. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a separate bowl, cream together 1 1/2 cups of butter, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process incorporates air into the dough, making your cookies light and tender. Use an electric mixer for best results. 🍯

4. Add the Wet Ingredients: Beat in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined. The egg adds richness, while the vanilla enhances the flavor. 🍳

5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well mixed. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies tough. 💪

6. Incorporate Peanuts and Coconut: Gently fold in 1 cup of chopped peanuts and 1 cup of flaked coconut. This gives the cookies their signature crunch and tropical flavor. 🥥🥜

7. Prepare the Dough for Baking: The batter will be fairly stiff. Using a teaspoon, drop the dough onto a greased cookie sheet. Leave enough space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking. 🍪

8. Bake the Cookies: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking. ⏲️

9. Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This ensures they finish setting and become perfectly crisp. 🌬️

10. Enjoy!: Your Peanut-Coconut Goodies are now ready to enjoy. Serve them with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage, and watch them disappear in no time! 🥛🍪

Baking Times Table

These cookies are a delightful treat that brings together the creamy texture of butter, the crunch of peanuts, and the sweet chewiness of coconut. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to become a favorite in your household. So, gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and let’s get baking! 🍪🥥❤️