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Levain Coconut Caramel Cookies

Irresistible Levain Coconut Caramel Cookies You'll Love

These Levain Coconut Caramel Cookies are giant, chewy, and a delightful twist on the classic cookie, featuring toasted coconut and rich caramel.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Servings: 8 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Salted Butter can substitute with unsalted butter, adding a pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar lightly packed for best results
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Eggs large
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste or 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/4 cups Cake Flour can substitute with more all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust if using salted butter
For the Mix-ins
  • 2 cups Sweetened Coconut Flakes
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips can vary by type (dark, milk, etc.)
  • 1/2 cup Caramel Bits or Toffee Bits

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Large cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream together salted butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla bean paste to the mixture, and mix until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in sweetened coconut flakes, chocolate chips, and caramel bits into the dough.
  6. Scoop the dough into eight roughly 6-ounce irregularly shaped balls and place on baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for at least 30 minutes before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, mix until just combined to keep the cookies tender and soft. Experiment with different types of chocolate or add nuts for customization.

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