Coconut Pistachio Cookies

Name: Coconut Pistachio Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Ingredients: 0.33333334326744 cup shortening; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.5 cup chopped pistachios, or more to taste; 0.5 cup coconut flakes, or more to taste

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Here's my mom's famous chocolate chip cookie recipe with a twist. I incorporated two of my favorite flavors, coconut and pistachio. The result? Cookies that are crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

Submitted by Ashley Bohacz

Updated on January 10, 2025

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

8 mins

Total Time:

28 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

2 dozen

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⅓ cup shortening
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped pistachios, more to taste
½ cup coconut flakes, more to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Combine shortening, butter, white sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together in another large bowl. Slowly beat into shortening mixture until thoroughly combined. Mix pistachios and coconut flakes into dough using a large spoon or your hands until evenly distributed.
Drop heaping spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto 2 baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms are a light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

135	Calories
6g	Fat
18g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 135
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 80mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 2g	4%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 10mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 53mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Coconut Pistachio Cookies

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