Step-by-Step Guide to Baking Coconut Monster Cookies

Introduction to Coconut Monster Cookies

Coconut Monster Cookies may be regarded as the variation of the standard monster cookies because the insertion of coconut in cookies change their taste to a tropical kind of flavor while the standard monster cookies are a blend of oatmeal, chocolate chips, and peanut butter. They are stuffed with flavors and those exquisite things which give the right crispy and rubbery feel to it. Reading this guide you will know how to prepare all necessary utensils and ingredients, how to mix, bake the cookies in the oven, and, finally, take out those delicious cookies out of the oven.

I believe monster cookies can be any type of cookie but is not a specific type; it is typically composed of peanut butter, oatmeal, chocolate chips, and at times M&M’s. This version introduces shredded coconut and takes the treats to the tropics with cookie-style sweetness and chew. These cookies are also perfect for bringing to a family function, a school event or baking for the fun of it when you are craving cookies.

Well now let us learn the procedure as to how these delectable treats are prepared!

Ingredients and Equipment Needed

Before we start baking, let’s gather all the necessary ingredients and equipment:

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups of any flour of choice however, it is recommended to use all-purpose flour.
• The two and a half cups of old-fashioned oats that you will be using are considered a great ingredient for the recipe.
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt

The following ingredients must be used by preparing 1 cup of unsalted butter that has to be softened.

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup of light brown sugar which is tightly packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups shredded coconut, sweetened or unsweetened depending on the consumers preference.
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional: replace with using white chocolate or dark chocolate)
• 1 cup M&M’s (optional)

Equipment:

• Large mixing bowl
• Electric mixer (However a hand whisk can be used in case one does not own an electric mixer)
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Rubber spatula
• Baking sheets
• Cookie scoop (or tablespoon)

Step-to-Step Guide

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

First of all, let’s make a note that you are to prepare a dish in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C). It also helps the cookies when the oven is turned on they are ready to go in, it is hot enough already.

When your oven is not yet hot enough for baking, get your baking sheets ready and either use parchment papers or silicone baking sheets. This keeps the cookies from sticking and assists in toasting every part of the cookies.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup and a half of flour
• This is about 2 ½ cups of oats.
• It should be in the quantity of one teaspoon of baking soda.
• ½ teaspoon of salt

Beat these following ingredients until they are well blended. They help in controlling the baking process just in order to ensure that the leavening agent which in the present case is the baking soda is well incorporated in the cookies so that the cookies do not begin to flare up when they are being baked.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar

• 1 cup unsalted butter at room Temperature
• In particular, you should use: 1 cup of granulated sugar.
• 1 cup of light brown sugar, compactor

This is quite important, especially adding air into the mixture so that when baking, the cookies turn out to be fluffy rather than compacted.

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Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla Extract

• 2 large eggs
• Here it is important to use 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.

After that proceed to beat the aforementioned mixture till the eggs have been fully incorporated into the batter and when you do this the batter should be smooth & even. The vanilla extract adds to the taste of the cookies making them delicious as well as possessing a noble aroma.

Step 5: Mix the Dry Ingredients into Washed Mixture

Now it’s time that we slowly start incorporating the dry ingredients into the wet ones. Slowly add the dry ingredients in a slow manner or by using spatula mixing on low speed of the mixer.

Pay attention to the last mixing not to overdo it. Start mixing when the butter mixture is creamy to avoid over beating the mixture, stop once the dry ingredients are well combined into the wet mixture. This step is made to ensure that your cookie dough remains soft and moist for use later on in the preparation.

Step 6: Fold in Coconut Flakes and Chocolate Chips

As the saying goes, where there is magic, there are also amenities; it is time to put some fun into this recipe!

• Consumption of shredded coconut is 1 ½ cups on a daily basis.
• 1 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips

The shredded coconut makes the texture of the cookies moist while the chips of chocolate make it rich. Added to this, you may want to add M&M’s to this mix or you can replace the chocolate chips with white chips or dark chocolate chips.

Step 7: Scoop and Bake the Cookies

After the cookie dough is prepared, it’s time to place spoonfuls of the cookies on the trays with the baking powder. This dough should be made with a cookie scoop or tablespoon, to take portions of dough, 1 to 1. 5 inches in diameter.

Place cookies in your pre heated oven and bake for about 10- 12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the center looks slightly soft. Monitor the cookies during the last few minutes of baking to be sure that they do not burn as monster cookies should be soft in the middle.

Conclusion

Well, folks, that’s it—here you get tasty, soft, and yummy Coconut Monster Cookies in a batch! Coconut macaroons are great for any occasion because of the flavors used in preparing the cookies which is different from the normal recipe. This recipe will delight you even if you are a professional or if it is your first time baking these cookies.

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