NIGERIAN COOKIES RECIPE

 

Nigerian Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪🌴

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾

2. 1 tsp baking powder ⚖️

3. 1/2 tsp salt 💸

4. 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened) 🥖

5. 1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍮

6. 1/4 cup coconut sugar 🥥

7. 2 large eggs 🥚

8. 1 tsp vanilla extract 💧

9. 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 🍫

10. 1/2 cup shredded coconut 🥥

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) ♨️.

2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt 🌾.

3. Cream butter and sugars until light 💡.

4. Beat in eggs and vanilla 🥚.

5. Gradually mix in flour mixture 🌾.

6. Stir in chocolate chips and coconut 🍫🥥.

7. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto a baking sheet 🍪.

8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden ⏰.

Other Nigerian Cookie Variations:

1. Peanut Butter Cookies with Honey🥜🍯

2. Ginger Coconut Cookies🥥

3. Plantain Chocolate Chip Cookies🍌🍫

Tips for Nigerian Bakers:

1. Use local ingredients like coconut, peanuts, and plantains 🌴.

2. Adjust sugar amounts according to taste 🤔.

3. Experiment with spices like ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon ❗️.

4. Use baking powder for lighter cookies ⚖️.

5. Share your creations with friends and family! 🎉