Coconut Bliss Shortbread Cookies
Indulge in the tropical flavors of our Coconut Bliss Shortbread Cookies! These delightful treats are enriched with rich, salted butter and delicately toasted coconut, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family. Serve them as a sweet ending to your dinner, share with loved ones, or keep them all to yourself. Either way, these cookies promise a blissful taste experience that you'll want to recreate time and again.
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Servings
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Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
salted butter
2 cups (softened)
granulated sugar
1 cup (recommended for creaming)
vanilla extract
2 teaspoons (pure, for flavoring)
all-purpose flour
3 cups (for the cookie base)
rice flour
1/2 cup (to add texture)
cornstarch
1/2 cup (to create a tender crumb)
medium unsweetened coconut, toasted
3/4 cup (lightly toasted for flavor)
sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons (for sprinkling)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line several baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened salted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Then beat in the vanilla extract until well combined.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rice flour, cornstarch, and toasted coconut until evenly mixed. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just blended. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
4
Once combined, transfer the dough to a clean surface and shape it into a flattened disc. If the dough feels too soft to roll, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
5
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a 2-inch cookie cutter to cut out rounds, dipping the cutter in flour to prevent sticking. Gather any scraps, re-roll, and continue cutting out cookies until all the dough is used.
6
Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced a little apart. Lightly sprinkle the tops with sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
7
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until they are just starting to turn golden on the edges. Keep a close eye on them to avoid over-baking.
8
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Coconut Bliss Shortbread Cookies?
Coconut Bliss Shortbread Cookies are tropical-themed treats made with salted butter, toasted coconut, and a blend of flours for a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
What are the primary flavors in these cookies?
The cookies feature the rich flavor of salted butter combined with the nutty, tropical notes of toasted coconut and pure vanilla extract.
What type of butter should I use for this recipe?
The recipe specifically calls for 2 cups of softened salted butter to achieve the desired richness and flavor balance.
How long should I cream the butter and sugar together?
You should cream the softened salted butter and granulated sugar for about 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Why does the recipe include rice flour?
Rice flour is included in the dry ingredients to add a unique texture to the shortbread cookies.
What is the purpose of adding cornstarch to the dough?
Cornstarch is used to create a tender crumb, ensuring the cookies have a delicate, soft bite.
What kind of coconut is needed for this recipe?
The recipe requires 3/4 cup of medium unsweetened coconut that has been lightly toasted for maximum flavor.
At what temperature should the oven be preheated?
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) before you begin baking.
How do I prepare the baking sheets?
Line several baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
When should I add the vanilla extract?
Beat in the vanilla extract after the butter and sugar have been creamed together until light and fluffy.
Should I mix the dry ingredients separately?
Yes, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rice flour, cornstarch, and toasted coconut in a separate bowl before adding them to the butter mixture.
What should I be careful of when mixing the dough?
Be careful not to overwork the dough; mix until the dry ingredients are just blended with the butter mixture.
What should I do if the cookie dough is too soft to roll?
If the dough feels too soft, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for approximately 30 minutes before rolling.
How thick should I roll out the dough?
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
What size cookie cutter is recommended?
Use a 2-inch cookie cutter to cut out round cookie shapes.
How can I prevent the cookie cutter from sticking to the dough?
Dip the cookie cutter in flour periodically to prevent it from sticking to the dough while cutting.
Can I reuse the dough scraps?
Yes, gather any scraps, re-roll them, and continue cutting out cookies until all the dough is used.
Do the cookies need a topping before baking?
Yes, lightly sprinkle the tops of the cut-out cookies with sugar for an extra touch of sweetness before putting them in the oven.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for approximately 25 minutes.
How do I know when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when they just start to turn golden on the edges.
How should the cookies be cooled?
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 8 ingredients: salted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, rice flour, cornstarch, toasted coconut, and extra sugar for sprinkling.
Is the coconut used in the dough sweetened?
No, the recipe calls for unsweetened coconut to ensure the sweetness level is balanced.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Associated tags include cookies, shortbread, dessert, coconut, baking, party treats, and homemade.
Are these cookies suitable for a party?
Yes, they are described as perfect for any occasion and an impressive treat for friends and family.
What is the texture of these cookies?
These shortbread cookies have a melt-in-your-mouth texture with a tender crumb.
Can I use unsalted butter instead?
The recipe specifies salted butter for its flavor profile, but you could use unsalted butter if you add a small amount of salt to the dry ingredients.
What is the primary flour used in the base?
The recipe uses 3 cups of all-purpose flour as the main base for the cookie dough.
Should the coconut be toasted before or after mixing?
The coconut should be lightly toasted before being whisked into the dry flour mixture.
What is the recommended serving suggestion?
They are recommended as a sweet ending to a dinner, to share with loved ones, or to enjoy as a personal treat.