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Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies

Published November 19, 2020. Last updated November 6, 2023 by Lauren Vavala Harris

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Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies have the most perfect crispy edges and a chewy center. Each cookie is loaded with rich chocolate chips and sweet, shredded coconut. This recipe is quick and easy to make, so you can have freshly baked cookies anytime you want!

Stack of 5 coconut chocolate chip cookies on a white background with chocolate chips, a white towel and a bowl in the background

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Coconut and chocolate go together so well. My recipe for Dark Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons is our usual go-to coconut cookie recipe, but I thought it just might work to mix coconut into a chocolate chip cookie.

I simply added some sweetened coconut shreds into cookie batter along with chocolate chips. And, let me tell you, they are amazing. If you are a fan of coconut and chocolate, you will love these cookies.

Looking for more coconut cookies? Check out this round up of 12 Insanely Delicious Coconut Cookie Recipes.

Why This Recipe Works

This is a simple cookie recipe that doesn’t require any chilling. You can have warm, freshly baked cookies ready in under 30 minutes.

Any kind of chocolate chips will work great in these cookies. I use either semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips with this recipe.

You can freeze this dough for up to 3 months to make as needed.

How to Make Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies

Ingredients

Ingredients to make coconut chocolate chip cookies on a white background with labels

  • Butter and eggs should be at room temperature before mixing the dough.
  • Spoon flour into a measuring cup without packing it down. Too much flour will result in dry dough and cookies.
  • Use any kind of chocolate chips you like. In these photos, I used semi-sweet chocolate chips, but often use dark chocolate with this particular recipe, as well.
  • We highly recommend using high-quality baking products like King Arthur brand for the best results.

The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

 

Prep!

Set your butter and eggs out to come to room temperature about an hour before you begin.

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat mat or parchment paper.

Create!

Dry ingredients for chocolate chip cookies in a bowl with other ingredients around it

Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Butter and sugar creamed together in a silver mixing bowl

Cream the butter, sugar, and brown sugar in an electric mixer over medium speed.

Cookie dough with butter, sugar, and eggs mixed in in a silver mixing bowl

Reduce the speed to low and add in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla extract.

Cookie dough in a silver mixing bowl

Gradually add the flour mixture, until it’s well combined, then the coconut shreds.

Chocolate chip cookie dough in a silver mixing bowl

Turn off the mixer and stir in the chocolate chips.

Cookie dough balls on a baking sheet

Scoop out the dough by the tablespoon full and place on the baking sheet about an inch or two apart.

Chef’s Tip: if you want more chocolate chips to show on top of the cookies, press extra chips onto the tops of the dough before baking.

Baked coconut chocolate chip cookies on a baking sheet

Bake 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown on the bottoms and edges.

Present!

Coconut chocolate chip cookies on a cooking rack and parchment paper with chocolate chips on the side

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips and Techniques

  • Spoon flour into a measuring cup without packing it down. Too much flour will result in dry dough and cookies.
  • You can press extra chocolate chips into the tops of the cookie dough balls before baking to have more chocolate chips show on the tops of the cookies.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Use within a week for best results.

FAQ’s

Is It Better To Use Salted or Unsalted Butter In Cookie Recipes?

Most recipes call for unsalted butter and have salt listed separately in the ingredient list. It’s best to use unsalted butter when it’s not specified but salt is also listed as an ingredient.

Should I Use Light Brown Or Dark Brown Sugar In Cookie Recipes?

Light brown and dark brown sugars are interchangeable in recipes. Dark brown sugar contains more molasses so will be stronger in flavor.

Can You Freeze Chocolate Chip Cookies?

Chocolate chip cookie dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Baked chocolate chip cookies can be frozen for up to 3-4 weeks. Be sure to freeze them separated on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag or airtight container.

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Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies

Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies have the most perfect crispy edges and a chewy center. Each cookie is loaded with rich chocolate chips and sweet, shredded coconut. This recipe is quick and easy to make, so you can have freshly baked cookies anytime you want!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 136kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter (at room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat mat or parchment paper.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Cream the butter, sugar, and brown sugar in an electric mixer over medium speed. Reduce the speed to low and add in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture, until it's well combined, then the coconut shreds.
  • Turn off the mixer and stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Scoop out the dough by the tablespoon full and place on the baking sheet about an inch or two apart.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes, until golden brown on the bottoms and edges.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • Spoon flour into a measuring cup without packing it down. Too much flour will result in dry dough and cookies.
  • You can press extra chocolate chips into the tops of the cookie dough balls before baking to have more chocolate chips show on the tops of the cookies.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Use within a week for best results.
 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 38mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.5mg

This recipe was originally posted on April 30, 2018. It was updated with new photos, more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, FAQ’s and video in November 2020.

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Comments

  1. Kendra Zimmerman says

    September 26, 2021 at 12:11 am

    I have these in the oven baking now 😋 they are delicious! Tha is for such a wonderful and simple recipe. I’m standing here thinking these would be amazing with some coconut in them!😁 looking forward to making these again!

    Reply
    • Lauren Vavala says

      September 26, 2021 at 4:26 pm

      Thank you Kendra! Although, I’m a little confused. These cookies do have coconut in them 🙂

      Reply
  2. Dana Rodriguez says

    July 22, 2020 at 1:25 pm

    These sound really good. I just know we would love them!

    Reply
  3. Edyta at Eating European says

    July 24, 2018 at 10:40 am

    These are my two favorite flavors: chocolate and coconut. I will need to make these cookies soon.

    Reply
  4. Beth says

    July 24, 2018 at 9:50 am

    Yum! These look so good! I can’t wait to try them! Because, like you said, chocolate and coconut simply got together!

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 27, 2018 at 10:30 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  5. Sherri says

    July 24, 2018 at 9:45 am

    Yes, I agree chocolate and coconut are so perfect together! My kids would eat these in seconds! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Sues says

    July 24, 2018 at 9:41 am

    Chocolate and coconut is the BEST combination (I LOVE Mounds bars!) and I can totally see myself eating way too many of these cookies!

    Reply
  7. Lisa says

    July 24, 2018 at 7:59 am

    Coconut and chocolate go so well together. These are sure to become a favorite.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      July 24, 2018 at 8:03 am

      I agree – thank you!

      Reply

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