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    Home » Recipe » Dessert » No Bake Chocolate Coconut Cookies

    No Bake Chocolate Coconut Cookies

    Published Sep 11, 2013 · Updated Jan 6, 2022 by Ginnie · 2 Comments

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    Treat yourself to these delicious No Bake Chocolate Coconut Cookies ... they're so simple and fun to make!

    No Bake Chocolate Coconut Cookies on a wood cutting board with a pink mixing bowl in the background.

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    I have a massive sweet tooth. Unfortunately, I can't be trusted around a lot of sugar, so in an effort to eat somewhat healthy, we don't keep a ton of sweets around our apartment. 

    I love it when my husband brings home a treat though! And the other day, he surprised me with a package of Emmy's Macaroons. I'll admit that I was a little skeptical at first, but those raw macaroons were really delicious, and the ingredients were pretty healthy, too.

    Anyway, my mind immediately started spinning, and I set about recreating the macaroons. 

    These No Bake Chocolate Cookies are my version! Give them a try, because I think you're going to love these lightly sweet treats. They make a great, healthy snack ... as long as you don't eat the whole batch in one sitting!

    Mixing ingredients for raw chocolate coconut cookies in a mixing bowl.

    How to Make No Bake Cookies

    These yummy cookies are simple to make, and there's no peanut butter or dairy like some recipes.

    You'll start by mixing together the dry ingredients: almond meal, unsweetened shredded coconut, cocoa powder, salt, and cayenne.

    The cayenne is optional, but it adds a delicious kick to these no bake cookies. I added about seven shakes of cayenne, but you can add more or less, depending on your taste.

    Ingredient Tip: almond meal is made from almonds that are ground into a fine, floury texture. You can purchase it at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods and in the natural foods section of many other grocery stores. You can also purchase it online, or even make your own by grinding almonds in a food processor until very fine.

    A hand holding a shaped chocolate coconut cookie.

    Next, you'll add the coconut oil, honey, and vanilla. Mix everything together really well.

    The "dough" have a slightly crumbly texture, but it should be overly dry or too oily either.

    After everything is mixed, refrigerate this mixture for about 30 minutes. This will allow the coconut oil to solidify, which will help the cookies hold together.

    Tip: if your mixture is too dry and won't hold together even after you refrigerate it, add a little extra coconut oil.

    No Bake Chocolate Cookies on a cutting board with a mixing bowl in the background.

    After the mixture has chilled, take a tablespoon and form it into a small cookie. Smooth out any jagged edges with your hands.

    Repeat this process until all the cookies are formed. You should have about 18 cookies when you're done.

    And that's all there is to it ... so simple, right? Make sure to store the finished cookies in your refrigerator until you're ready to eat them.

    I hope you love these delicious No Bake Chocolate Coconut Cookies! Let me know if you try them.

    Three no bake chocolate cookies on a white bowl.

    Related Recipes

    Look for more easy chocolate recipes? Try these next:

    • Chocolate Covered Strawberries
    • Easy Chocolate Fondue
    • Fruit and Nut Chocolates
    • Strawberry Dark Chocolate Bark

     

    No Bake Chocolate Cookies on a cutting board with a mixing bowl in the background.
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    No Bake Chocolate Coconut Cookies

    Treat yourself to these delicious, easy to make No Bake Chocolate Coconut Cookies!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Chilling Time30 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 18 cookies
    Author: Ginnie

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup almond meal
    • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
    • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • pinch salt
    • cayenne, to taste (optional)
    • ¼ cup coconut oil (melted, if solid)
    • ⅛ cup honey
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Combine almond meal, shredded coconut, cocoa powder, and salt in a small bowl. Add a few dashes of cayenne powder, to taste (I added 7).  Mix well.
    • Add the coconut oil, honey, and vanilla; stir until well combined. The mixture will have a slightly crumbly texture, but shouldn't be totally dry or too soft.
    • Refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes.
    • After mixture has chilled, take a tablespoon of the dough and press it firmly together and gently form it into a small cookie, smoothing out any jagged edges. Repeat with the remaining dough.
    • Chill cookies until ready to eat. Enjoy!

    Notes

    If your mixture is too dry and won't hold together even after you refrigerate it, add a little extra coconut oil.
    Did you make this recipe?I love seeing what you're cooking! Leave a comment below, or tag @HelloLittleHome or #hellolittlehome on Instagram!

    No Bake Chocolate Coconut Cookies in a white bowl on a stainless steel counter.

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    Ginnie is the writer, photographer, and chief content creator behind Hello Little Home. She loves trying new things (whether that’s creating delicious vegetarian recipes, exploring a new city, trying a fun DIY project, or sharing a pretty makeup look), and she hopes to inspire you to do the same! Read more about Ginnie here.

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    Marietta
    6 years ago

    I made these - and they were amazing. I made mine a little smaller and rolled them in cocoa powder. I'm giving these out as healthy truffles this year for Christmas. I'm on my 3rd batch because everyone who tries them ends up eating a whole ton more than they had expected to! Thanks for sharing your recipe it is going in my keeper file.

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    Ginnie
    6 years ago
    Reply to  Marietta

    I'm so glad to hear you've enjoyed this recipe, Marietta! You've made my day. 🙂 I haven't made these in a while, and I love your idea of rolling them in cocoa ... I'm definitely going to try that. Happy holidays!

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