Let’s Make These Sweet Coconut Rum Cookies

These coconut rum cookies bring a little island flavor to your kitchen. Soft, buttery, and delicately scented with rum, they’re the perfect treat for relaxed afternoons or a dinner party dessert. The coconut adds texture, while the light sweetness and hint of tropical warmth make them irresistible.

Coconut Rum Cookies

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter softened
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon dark or coconut rum
1 cup shredded coconut lightly toasted if you prefer
Optional: ¼ cup chopped white chocolate or macadamia nuts

Method

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, beat the butter and both sugars until light and creamy. Add the egg, vanilla, and rum, mixing until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in the shredded coconut and any optional mix-ins.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are soft.
Let the cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a rack.