Did I say we were taking a break from desserts for two? Who let me say that? What's wrong with you guys? You know I can't keep my mind away from sweets! I do have more fun dinner for two recipes to share with you this month, but I didn't think you would mind if I popped in and share the most perfect, soft, chewy sugar cookie first.
So, coconut sugar. I kept hearing about it because of a diet fad (youknowtheone), and I wrote it off. It certainly sounded delicious (who doesn't love coconut flavored everything?), but I didn't want to take the risk that it would be difficult to work with in the kitchen.
Well, then my sweet friend sent me a bag, and it sat in my pantry for a few weeks. One morning, I was out of honey for my chai latte, and I substituted coconut sugar. I was completely enveloped by its warm, nutty, almost spicy flavor. I suddenly didn't care that it was a trendy, new sugar alternative. All I cared about was eating more and more!
Coconut sugar makes these cookies taste like they have a lot more goin' on than they really do: they're really just a plain sugar cookie. What coconut sugar brings to the party is a molasses-y, spicy flavor. So much flavor for such little work! A spice cookie without spice!
I served these at a cocktail party this weekend, and while I normally apologize for desserts that contain natural sweeteners and other healthy ingredients, I did not apologize for these. They're soft and chewy and everything you could want in a Friday night cookie. They're so good that my husband got out of bed Saturday morning and made another batch all by himself. I have never in my life seen my husband bake a dessert in my kitchen. EVER. That's how good these are. Amen.
Coconut Sugar Cookies
Easy and quick to make coconut cookies.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons room temperature butter
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the butter, coconut sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- Sprinkle the flour, baking soda and salt on top, and beat until combined.
- Scoop generous tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the tops of the cookies look dry.
- Let cool on the pan for 1 minute, then move to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Serve immediately, or keep covered in a storage container so that they stay soft.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 155Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 301mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 2g
Paula says
Good morning! Today is the first day of receiving your blog on email and I couldn't be happier. As a retired librarian, I love to find new foods but as a single it gets tricky. Your blog is perfect! Cooking for two is close to cooking for one and I am looking forward to lots of tasty fun! Such as today's cookies, for example.
Ann says
I impulsively bought a bag of coconut sugar the last time I was at Trader Joe's, now I know what to use it for! Perfect for a snow day :)
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
I love cookies. I am not surprised you felt good at serving these. I would feel good eating them. Ha!
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says
Okay, the fact that your husband got up in the morning to bake these cookies has me sold. I've never used coconut sugar, but now I really must do so soon! :)
Christine @ Cooking with Cakes says
I've been sooo weary of baking with coconut sugar, but you are giving me the confidence! These looks incredible senorita ;)
cait says
these were AMAZING!!! i had never heard of coconut sugar before, but went out and got some to try. DELICIOUS! :) thank you for another amazing small batch cookie recipe :)
cole says
this looks so good!!!!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Yum! I love that you used actual coconut sugar - delicious!
Sarah King says
Just made these, absolutely delicious! So simple and so light and tasty. Thanks for the recipe :)
Jo Busck says
Hi, this recipe looks delicious! I've not made sugar cookies before. Sorry if I've mis-read the recipe, but it looks like you sprinkle the cookies with the coconut sugar on the top as well? Do you do this before they go in the oven? Thank you, can't wait to try them. Jo :)
Christina Lane says
Hi Jo,
I actually sprinkled a little on top after baking just for the photos. I'm sure it would be delicious before baking, too! It stays crunchy if you sprinkle after baking ;)
Happy baking~
Christina