Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 tbsp lemon juice/vinegar)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Stir in the shredded coconut and buttermilk until evenly distributed.
- Step 3: Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Step 4: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 5: While the cookies cool, prepare the lemon glaze: Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth. Add more lemon juice if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Step 6: Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top. Let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
- Store these delightful cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage.
- For a warm, gooey center, gently reheat a cooled cookie in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
- Serve these Dolly Parton Coconut Cookies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or alongside a cup of strong, black coffee for a perfect sweet and savory contrast.
- To ensure perfectly fluffy cookies, make sure your butter is truly softened – almost creamy – before creaming it with the sugars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American