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
Jenny H says
Pinned. Can't wait to try them.
Congratulations and enjoy your honeymoon!
Jane S. says
Oh yes I did pin this recipe! And I can't wait to try it! Hope you are having a wonderful honeymoon!!
Susan G says
These look awesome! Enjoy the rest of your honeymoon! Pinned! http://pinterest.com/pin/180988478747282171/
rachel says
I pinned your cookies!! YUM
Rupa says
Repinned it !!
Liz says
Pinned, thanks for the recipe! Wish I had one right now.
Elizabeth Jenkins says
I pinned it! I'm not familiar with solid coconut oil...is it with the shortening?
Hope you're having a great time...you're visiting some of my favorite areas!
Teresa says
Pinned!!! Chocolate and coconut are my 2 favourite things to eat. The loves of my life in 1 cookie, amazing!
Ellen says
Just pinned! I've been craving chocolate and this is just what I needed thank you!
Audrey says
Pinned! Chocolate!