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
dawne says
pinned! woot think my daughter and i will make these tonight. girl time :)
dawne says
we made these twice and my coconut oil must be wonky because they spread like wild fire both times. the first time was like a giant square cookie lol they tasted great just didn't look good :(
Christina says
Hi Dawne! Oh no! I'm so sorry! Was your coconut oil solid? Not melty at all? I tested with Trader Joe's brand, and Nestle tested my recipe in their kitchens, too. I can't imagine Nestle used TJ's brand. Next time, slightly freeze it the coconut oil? It should act and feel like butter--slightly softened and fluffy when beaten with sugar.
Sorry again, Dawne! Better luck next time :)
dawne says
i used luanna and i did put in fridge the second time because it was a little soft. being in fl it will melt on its own in the cabinet lol we will try again maybe try the freezer they were good. glad to hear you had a great time on your honeymoon and congrats :)
Whitney @ The Newlywed Chefs says
Pinned! These look delicious!
Tricia says
I liked and repinned on a few of my boards. I cannot wait to make these!!!
Ann says
These really look so mummy! Just waiting to try!
Ann says
Repinned to my board and want to try real soon!
Shirley Bottoms says
These really look delicious. Pinned it and can't wait to try them.
Mona McDaniel says
Pinned them. They look so very delish. Can't wait to make them.
DD says
Pinned the awesome cookies!!! They sound yummy!!!
Ronda McArdell says
Definitely pinned! They look amazing. My kids wold love these. I love Nestle Toll House recipes. I bake all the time! They have awesome recipes!
Anna Case says
I repinned. I will have to make these secretly at night, so I can share these with the hubby but not the kids.