Preheat your oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures an evenly baked biscuit.
Prepare the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent the biscuits from sticking and make cleanup easier.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup shredded coconut, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk them together until well-blended.
Cream butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together 1/4 cup butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
Add the egg: Beat in 1 large egg until fully combined with the butter and sugar mixture.
Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the creamed butter mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
Scoop the dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown around the edges. The centers may remain soft.
Cool: Allow the biscuits to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.