Coconut Butterscotch Cookies

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Soft, chewy and slightly crispy on the outside, these Coconut Butterscotch Cookies are simply irresistible!  Make a double batch while you’re at it because these cookies freeze well!

Coconut Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies Recipe

Butterscotch has a distinct flavor that is characterized by its rich, buttery, and caramel-like taste.  Combine that with the tropical, nutty taste of coconut and you’ve got a flavor match made in heaven.

These Coconut Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies are soft and chewy, with a slightly crispy exterior. When they’re baked, the butterscotch chips melt and create pockets of gooey sweetness throughout the cookie.  The shredded coconut adds a pleasant chewiness and a touch of tropical flavor. The combination of butterscotch and coconut creates a delicious balance of sweetness and subtle nuttiness.  If you like you can also add some chocolate chips.

This Coconut Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies recipe is easy to make, you can double or triple it, and these cookies also freeze well.

These delightful and indulgent cookies pair oh so beautifully with a glass of milk.  Sit back and enjoy!

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• Whole Grain Molasses Cookies
• White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies
• ANZAC Biscuits
• White Chocolate Cherry Macadamia Nut Cookies
• Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies
• Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies
• Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Coconut Butterscotch Cookies

By Kimberly Killebrew

Soft, chewy and slightly crispy on the outside, these cookies are simply irresistible!

4.91 from 10 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings 36

Ingredients

 

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• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar , firmly packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups sweetened dried coconut flakes
• 1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 325 F.
• Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together into a small bowl.

  In a large bowl, cream the butter with an electric mixer on high speed until pale yellow and fluffy. Add the white and brown sugars and continue beating until the grittiness is gone when the mixture is rubbed between your finger and thumb. Add the egg and vanilla and beat on low speed until blended.

  Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and, using a wooden spoon, stir until just blended. Do not over-stir. Add the coconut and butterscotch chips, stirring just until blended.
• Using a rounded tablespoon, drop the dough onto a lined or non-stick baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.

  Bake the cookies for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges. Let the cookies cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat the process with the remaining dough.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 92IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.3mg

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Originally published on The Daring Gourmet January 8, 2013

Adapted from Marie Simmons’ “Butterscotch Coconut Cookies”.

Hi, I’m Kimberly Killebrew and welcome to Daring Gourmet where you'll find delicious originals, revitalized classics, and simply downright good eats from around the world! Originally from Germany, later raised in England, world-traveled, and now living in the U.S., from my globally-influenced kitchen I invite you to tour the world through your taste buds!

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