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Nordstrom Coconut Royale Cookies Recipe

Soft, chewy, bakery-style Nordstrom Royal Cookies (also known as Coconut Royale Cookies), loaded with sweet shredded coconut and baked to golden perfection. A reader-loved cookie that ships beautifully and requires no chilling — perfect for gifting, baking, and holiday cookie boxes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 32 cookies
Calories: 254kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter 2 sticks, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon coconut extract optional: see note
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chocolate chips dark, milk, semi-sweet
  • 2 cups shredded coconut toasted
  • 1 cup Macadamia nuts chopped and toasted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • While the oven is preheating toast the shredded coconut and Macadamia nuts for a couple of minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool while you're mixing the ingredients.
  • In a stand mixer, or by hand, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time and mix until smooth and incorporated. Then add the vanilla and coconut extracts; mix until combined.
  • To the butter and egg mixture, add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until all of the flour has been throughly mixed in. Fold in the chocolate chips, toasted coconut and Macadamia nuts.
  • Shape into dough balls using a cookie scoop or 2 spoons and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown.

Notes

  1. Coconut: Sweetened coconut is recommended for the classic Nordstrom-style texture.
  2. No-chill dough makes this a quick, reliable royal cookie recipe.
  3. Freezing: Freeze scooped dough balls up to 3 months; bake from frozen.
  4. Shipping-friendly: These cookies hold moisture and shape — ideal for care packages.
  5. Add-ins: White chocolate chips, toasted pecans, or macadamia nuts.
  6. Optional: Coconut extract is a delicious addition if you have it on hand. A little goes a long way; add ¼ - ½ teaspoon with the vanilla. It heightens the coconut flavor mildly and is a wonderful addition.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg