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Thai Coconut Milk Cookies

Best Thai Coconut Milk Cookies Recipe for Irresistibly Creamy Treats

These Thai Coconut Milk Cookies offer a delightful twist with a rich coconut flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Use good quality flour for that perfect soft crumb.
  • 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat) Gives the dough its signature creamy texture.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Balances the richness.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened butter keeps the cookies tender.
  • 1 tbsp baking powder Helps create a light, delicate rise.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Enhances all the flavors.
For Flavor and Finish
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Adds warmth and depth.
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut Optional for boosting coconut flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

How to Make Thai Coconut Milk Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Cream the softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  4. Blend in the coconut milk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12–14 minutes or until edges are set and bottoms are light golden brown.
  8. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best results, use full-fat coconut milk and watch baking time closely to avoid overbaking.

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