Coconut Chews(Cookies)

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Coconut Chews are chewy, sweet cookies with a rich coconut flavor, perfect for cookie lovers and ideal for satisfying a quick dessert craving or sharing with friends.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix powdered sugar and softened shortening until smooth.
  3. Stir in 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour until well combined.
  4. Press the mixture into an ungreased, oblong 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
  5. Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

966 kcal 48% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9g 18% DV
Total Fat 51.1g 66% DV
Carbs 113g 41% DV
Fiber 3.5g 13% DV
Sugar 52.6g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12425.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 430.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.4mg
Calcium 1587.5mg 100% DV
Iron 5.9mg 33% DV
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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