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Chewy Pandan Cookies

Chewy Pandan Cookies That’ll Brighten Your Day

Delightful Chewy Pandan Cookies that merge pandan extract and coconut for a nostalgic treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 24 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour Can substitute with a gluten-free blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Check expiration for best results.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Use fine sea salt for even mixing.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Swap for coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Use for mixing.
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar can deepen flavor.
  • 1 large Egg For a vegan alternative, use a flax egg.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional for those wanting to highlight pandan flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Pandan Extract Fresh pandan leaves can be used if available.
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut Omit if less tropical flavor is preferred.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare dry ingredients by whisking together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Beat butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate wet ingredients into the butter and sugar mixture.
  4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
  6. Chill dough covered for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) while dough chills.
  8. Form cookie dough balls and roll in granulated sugar.
  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are golden.
  10. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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