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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I altered my mom's famous chocolate chip cookie recipe to accommodate two of my favorite flavors, coconut and pistachio. These crunchy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside cookies have been a huge hit ever since and one of my favorite to make. Hope you enjoy!

Recipe by Ashley Bohacz

Published on June 19, 2020

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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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Ingredients

⅓ cup shortening
3 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 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, or more to taste
½ cup coconut flakes, or more to taste

Directions

Preheat 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 a bowl. Beat slowly into the shortening mixture until thoroughly combined. Mix pistachios and coconut flakes into the 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
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
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.