gluten free / dairy free / flour free / grain free / refined sugar free
In the excitement of Easter and the beginning of spring break last week, I completely forgot to post the recipe for these amazing chocolate coconut cookies. I was introduced to these cookies by a girlfriend of mine and they are my go to cookies when I am jonesing for a sweet and have no time to bake. Enjoy! nom nom
Prep Time: 10 minutes Bake Time: 12-15 minutes
Makes 12
1 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded
1/3 cup coconut sugar
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 egg or flaxseed egg
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup chocolate chips; I prefer dark chocolate but any type will work!
- Preheat oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a large bowl, whisk together coconut, coconut sugar, coconut oil, egg and vanilla. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Roll dough into golf ball size balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Lightly flatten with your palm or flat side of a measuring cup.
- Bake until edges are golden brown, 12- 15 minutes. Let cookies cool before handling.
