Orange Coconut Cookies – Soft, Easy & Irresistible
Orange Coconut Cookies are soft, flavorful cookies made with fresh orange zest, sweet jam, and shredded coconut. An easy homemade treat with a delicious citrus flavor, perfect for tea time, holidays, or any occasion.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- whisk
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g )
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil (110 g )
- 1 tablespoon orange jam
- Zest of ½ orange
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g )
- ½ cup shredded coconut (45 g )
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- For Decoration
- Orange jam as needed
- Shredded coconut as needed
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, egg, vegetable oil, and orange jam until smooth and well combined.
- Add the orange zest, all-purpose flour, shredded coconut, salt, and baking powder. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Gently knead the dough by hand until smooth. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 30 g portions and roll each piece into a smooth ball. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 15 minutes, until the cookies are lightly golden on the bottom.
- Let the cookies cool completely before decorating.
- Spread a thin layer of orange jam over each cookie.
- Roll each cookie in shredded coconut until fully coated. Serve and enjoy.