These simple 5-ingredient coconut snowball cookies are a delightful holiday treat. They are easy to make and perfect for beginner bakers looking for a quick and delicious recipe.
Author:Kenji Sato
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:27 minutes
Yield:24 cookies
Category:Cookies
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can lightly toast the shredded coconut before adding it to the dough.
These cookies can be rolled in powdered sugar once cooled for a classic snowball look.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.