Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

By Niecer

The basic recipe for chocolate chip cookies using coconut oil is delicious, but adding the shredded coconut makes them chewy and perfect!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded coconut, optional

Details

Servings 36
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from welltraveledwife.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a cookie sheet, or line with a silpat.

In a mixing bowl, use a mixer to beat the the coconut oil and brown sugar. Add in the eggs and beat until fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract.

In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder with whisk. Mix the flour mixture into the coconut oil mixture a little bit at a time with a wooden spoon until all the flour is incorporated. Add in the chocolate chips and coconut and mix well.

Drop by small rounded spoons onto prepared baking sheets. {I used a small cookie scoop from crate & barrell..perfect tool!} Bake for about 8 - 9 minutes or until slightly browned around the edges. They will be really soft and chewy, with a slightly crispy edge..perfect! Let them rest on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before removing to rack to cool completely. ENJOY!