If you’re looking for a cookie recipe that wins hearts at first bite, this one is it. Sweet, buttery, and irresistibly chewy, these cookies have a satisfying crunch from coconut and crispy cereal. The combination of chocolate chips and white chocolate chips makes them decadent, while the simple prep means you can whip them up anytime—especially with kids in the kitchen. Warning: they disappear quickly, so stash a few for yourself before sharing!
YIELD
Makes about 36 cookies
PREP TIME
20 Min
COOK TIME
8 Min
METHOD
Bake
Ingredients for Ultimate Chewy Coconut & Cereal Cookies
WHAT YOU NEED
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2 cups (450 g) butter, softened
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2 cups (400 g) white sugar
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2 cups (400 g) packed brown sugar
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4 eggs, beaten
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2 tsp (10 g) baking soda
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2 tsp (10 ml) hot water
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5 cups (600 g) all-purpose flour
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2 tsp (10 g) salt
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1/2 cup (90 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 cup (180 g) white chocolate chips
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1 cup (40 g) Special K cereal or Rice Krispies
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3/4 cup (60 g) shredded coconut
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2 tsp (10 ml) maple syrup
How to Make Ultimate Chewy Coconut & Cereal Cookies
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the beaten eggs and mix until well combined. Stir in the maple syrup.
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In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the hot water. In a separate bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the baking soda mixture to the creamed butter and sugar alternately with the flour mixture, mixing until incorporated.
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Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, cereal, and shredded coconut. The dough will be very thick—use your hands to mix if needed.
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Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet or one lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Conclusion:
These ultimate chewy coconut & cereal cookies are the kind of treat that everyone will rave about. With the perfect balance of sweet chewiness, chocolate richness, and crispy crunch, they’re a guaranteed hit at bake sales, family gatherings, or a quiet night at home. Just be prepared—they vanish faster than you can make them!
