Introduction

Easy Coconut Shortbread Cookies are buttery, crisp, lightly sweet, and filled with tropical coconut flavor.
These cookies come together with simple pantry ingredients and require no chilling, making them perfect for
quick baking sessions. Whether enjoyed with tea, coffee, or as a homemade gift, they always please a crowd.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks / 226g) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Optional: extra coconut for rolling

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and creamy.
3. Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
4. Add the flour and shredded coconut. Stir until a soft dough forms.
5. Roll 1-tablespoon portions of dough into balls and flatten gently with your fingers or a fork.
   Optional: roll the dough balls in extra coconut.
6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Description

These Easy Coconut Shortbread Cookies are crisp on the outside, tender on the inside,
and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The buttery base paired with fragrant coconut creates
an irresistible balance of texture and flavor. They store wonderfully and taste even better
the next day as the coconut aroma deepens.

Tips

• Use real butter for the classic shortbread texture.
• Avoid overbaking — shortbread should stay pale with lightly golden edges.
• Add lemon or lime zest for a refreshing twist.
• Use toasted coconut for deeper flavor.
• If the dough is too soft, chill for 10 minutes.

Correction

If the cookies spread too much:

• Add 1–2 tablespoons of flour.
• Chill the dough for 10–15 minutes before baking.

If they crumble too easily:

• Add 1–2 teaspoons of water or a small amount of butter.

Enjoy

Serve these buttery Coconut Shortbread Cookies with tea, coffee, or as a sweet treat anytime.
Their melt-in-your-mouth texture and tropical flavor make every bite delightful. Enjoy!