Description
Buko Pandan Crinkles are soft, chewy cookies infused with fragrant pandan flavor and shredded coconut. Rolled in powdered sugar for a sweet, snowy finish, these crinkles are perfect for a tropical-inspired treat that combines the rich aroma of pandan with the delightful texture of coconut.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (for rolling dough balls)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pandan flavor
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the cookie dough: In a medium bowl, combine shredded coconut, sugar, and oil. Mix well. Add the eggs and pandan flavor, then stir until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Sift dry ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until all components are evenly combined.
- Chill the dough: Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour. This helps the dough firm up for easier handling and enhances the cookie texture.
- Preheat the oven: Position the oven rack in the middle and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Form and roll cookies: Scoop about two tablespoons of dough and form into balls. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar to coat completely.
- Bake the cookies: Place dough balls onto a cookie pan, spacing them 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes until the cookies are just set.
- Cool the cookies: Immediately remove the cookies from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents overbaking and keeps the cookies soft and chewy.
Notes
- Use fresh or desiccated shredded coconut for best texture and flavor.
- Refrigerating the dough is essential for easy shaping and to prevent spreading during baking.
- Roll the dough balls generously in powdered sugar to achieve the characteristic crinkle look.
- Do not overbake; remove the cookies as soon as edges set to maintain chewiness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino
Keywords: Buko Pandan cookies, pandan crinkles, Filipino dessert, coconut cookies, pandan flavor cookies
