Try these easy Coconut Cookies. Surinamese style cookies just made a little different 😋

shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: dried coconut

Unsweetened coconut reduces sugar content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil enhances coconut flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour offers a gluten-free option.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, sugar, and salt until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy.

Add vanilla extract to the egg whites and mix well.

Gradually fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.

Sprinkle baking powder into the mixture and combine gently.

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.

Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking Techniques

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