Almond Coconut Cookies
These Almond Coconut Cookies are chewy, lightly crisp, and made with coconut flakes, dark chocolate, almonds, and sweetened condensed coconut milk. With only four ingredients, they bake into an easy vegan-style treat perfect for snacking or dessert.
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Servings: 18
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened flake coconut
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips mini or regular
- 3 tablespoons chopped salted almonds
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed coconut milk
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Prepare the Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk
- Check the consistency of the sweetened condensed coconut milk. If it is already smooth and pourable, it may be used as is.
- If the mixture is too thick or semi-solid, transfer it to a small saucepan and heat over very low heat until it becomes liquid. Do not overheat. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool for several minutes before using.
Mix the Cookie Dough
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened coconut flakes, dark chocolate chips, chopped salted almonds, and liquid sweetened condensed coconut milk.
- Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated and thoroughly combined. The mixture will be sticky and somewhat wet, which is expected.
Shape the Cookies
- Using a medium to large cookie scoop, portion the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Using the back of a spoon or lightly moistened fingers, gently flatten each mound slightly to form cookie shapes.
Bake
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the coconut flakes are just beginning to turn golden brown around the edges.
Cool
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the pan before serving. This will help them firm up and hold their shape properly.
Store
- Once fully cooled, transfer the cookies to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
This Almond Coconut Cookies recipe is naturally gluten free as written, provided that the ingredients used are certified gluten free.
To ensure the cookies remain gluten free, check the labels on the dark chocolate chips, sweetened condensed coconut milk, and salted almonds, as some packaged products may contain additives or may be processed in facilities that handle gluten.
No flour substitution is required for this recipe.