These cookies are intense. They're rich with dark chocolate, and packed with coconut flavor in the form of coconut oil and coconut flakes. Thank goodness this recipe only makes 6 cookies, because I ate three by myself with a tall glass of milk.
I'm so happy that I've found a dark chocolate chip that doesn't contain funky ingredients. Nestle Toll House Dark Chocolate Morsels are so delicious, you'll eat them right out of the bag without apologies. Try to save some, just a ½ cup for this recipe, and you won't be disappointed.
Dark Chocolate Double Coconut Cookies
These cookies are intense. They’re rich with dark chocolate, and packed with coconut flavor in the form of coconut oil and coconut flakes.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup virgin solid coconut oil*
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (Nestle Tollhouse baking cocoa recommended)
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup Nestle Tollhouse dark chocolate morsels
- ½ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F, and line a half sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl, beat together with an electric mixer the coconut oil, butter, and sugar. Beat for 2 full minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Next, add the egg and continue beating. Add the almond extract, salt, and espresso powder.
- Finally, sprinkle on top the cocoa powder and flour. Beat until dough comes together. Fold in the dark chocolate morsels and coconut by hand. Chill the dough for 30 minutes before proceeding.
- Divide the dough into 6 large balls and slightly flatten them with your hand.
- Bake for 14 minutes, rotating the sheet half-way through.
- Let cool for 1 minute on the sheet before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
*You must use virgin, unrefined coconut oil for this recipe. Some have made it with refined coconut oil and reported that the cookies spread. The label must say UNREFINED or VIRGIN.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 405Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 126mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 3gSugar: 28gProtein: 4g
Brigitte @ Clutter TOSS says
These look awesome. Love dark chocolate and coffee. The coconut is an extra bonus! Thanks. Repinned so I can make these next week.
Lynda Couch says
Repinned. They sound so good. I love dark chocolate and it is good for you.
Tammy Moore says
These look incredible!! Thanks for the share!!!
Cara says
Just repinned from the link above, and am Ssooooo excited to try these! They have all my favorite flavors. Thanks for posting!
Rosemary says
Looks super yummy! Repinned so I can find the recipe again when I have the ingredients. I don't typically have coconut oil around, but I bet I can work around that. Or just finally go out and buy some.
Flora says
Pinned and will be making them as soon as I get the dark chocolate chips. Can't wait!
jilliann says
pinned. hope it's not too late!
Susan says
Repinned it ... but seeing the ten recipes the Nestle posted, yours was the standout ...
lorie mcguire says
Pinned and can not wait to make them
Roxanna says
PINNED, did I win? Just kidding, would love to win but feel like I have already won whenever I find another recipe that makes me want to be in the kitchen rather than on the computer.