Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chip cookies, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix in the chocolate chips and shredded coconut.
- Drop the cookie dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving room for spreading.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving, assuming 8 cookies per recipe)
Calories: 250, Fat: 12g, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 3g, Sodium: 150mg
Dish Characteristics:
- Combination of chocolate and coconut flavors creates a unique and appealing taste.
- The cookies are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, providing a delightful texture.
- The lunchbox cookies are perfect for an after-school snack or a small meal on the go.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! The combination of chocolate and coconut is delicious."
- "My kids loved these cookies. They were the perfect size for their lunchboxes."
- "I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! The flavors were unique and people loved them."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use room temperature butter when creaming it with the sugar to ensure a smooth mixture.
- Do not overbake the cookies; they will continue to cook and set up after removing from the oven. Overbaking will result in dry cookies.
