Snickerdoodle cookie base rolled in shredded coconut. Behold, the Cocodoodle!
I totally just made up my own word. And it was hard.
To be fair, I could have just called these cookies “Coconut Snickerdoodles” and been on my way. But that seemed too easy. Also, slightly misleading – would people think that they involved both coconut and cinnamon-sugar? (Not a delicious-sounded combination, if you ask me, but to each his own.) No, that wouldn’t do.
Of course, I had to ask for help from family and friends, then take it to social media (Because what problem can’t be solved by asking the internets for help? Don’t answer that.). After several separate votes for “Cocodoodles”, it was clear we had a popular vote emerging.
And so, I introduce you to the Cocodoodle: Like a snickerdoodle, but better. (<–True story, I accidentally typed “butter” before realizing I had really meant to type “better”. I don’t know what to make of this.)
Basically, what we have here is a basic snickerdoodle cookie dough – which is a little bit like a sugar cookie dough, but with the added element of cream of tartar, which gives them that chewy texture and crackly top. Oh, my. Then, instead of rolling the cookies in cinnamon sugar, we will roll them in finely shredded coconut.
There’s just no way this is NOT a good idea.
I made these cookies because no girls’ night is complete without a sweet treat, amiright? Let’s say you were getting together with your girlfriends to watch your favorite reality TV show – we’ll say The Bachelorette, for the sake of argument. You would totally want to serve these cookies as a yummy dessert while you yell at Andi not to let your favorite guy go in favor of Creepy Nick (not that I do that…cough). And if you wanted to serve them alongside some Boozy Peach-Coconut Milkshakes…well, that would just seal your friends’ undying loyalty to the end of time. I’m 100% sure.
Make sure to Tweet along with Stef and I this Monday night using #TheBacheloretteParty as we continue to dive into the weirdness that is our favorite reality show! Bring come cookies and a cocktail. You’re gonna need ’em.
Cocodoodles
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a high-speed blender or food processor, pulse coconut until finely shredded. Pour into a shallow bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
- Sift dry ingredients into a medium bowl. Add to creamed mixture; mix until just combined.
- Roll dough into balls about the size of ping pong balls. Roll in the prepared coconut. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges and just barely set in the center. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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Even though I won’t be able to watch the Bachelorette – unfortunately we don’t get any American channels here.. 🙁 I will definitely try these. They do sound really delicious! Maybe por myself a drink tonight and have some cookie, even though there won’t be no Bachelorette for me… 🙂 Have fun you all tonight though.
Ummm I think you just made up the most fun word ever to say! Cocodoodle? I will be saying it all day.
I also want to be eating these babies all day. These are ah-may-zing. Pinned!
These are so fun!!! Fun to say, fun to eat. Can’t wait for the Bachelorette tonight!!!! Although I might be watching tomorrow 🙂
Oh, man. It’s so dramatic already. I hope you’re watching!
Oh yessss! These are perfect for binge watching TV and binge eating right along! I loooove the name you landed on. So cute and clever…. just like you! 😉
COCODOODLES!!! I loooooooove it. Love the name, love the cookie!
Cookies and milk is the best! Looking forward to trying these.
Blessings,
Shari
Nick is creepy!
These look yummy:))
Thanks, Sandra! And isn’t he a creep? That bit with the hotel room key this past week was waaaay beyond weird.
Brilliant idea! I love these coconut coated cookies!!!
This is GENIUS! My husband’s favorite cookie is snickerdoodles and he (and I) also LOVE coconut. Pinning and totally making these soon.
I love these cookies!
I’m totally in love with this cookie! Amazing!
Way to put a spin on a classic cookie. Digging the coconut!
I love using coconut in cookies!