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4 Ingredient Ultimate Chewy Vegan Coconut Cookies (Gluten Free, Paleo)

Published: Dec 14, 2020 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 122 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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4 Ingredient Vegan Coconut Cookies: chewy, crispy healthy coconut cookies bursting with coconut flavor. The best paleo gluten free coconut cookies!

4 Ingredient Vegan Coconut Cookies: chewy, crispy healthy coconut cookies bursting with coconut flavor. The best gluten free coconut cookies—paleo ingredients, delicious! #Vegan #Cookies #Paleo #Healthy #Coconut | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Today, we’re gonna dedicate the last cookie in the 2nd Annual Beaming Baker Vegan Cookie Countdown, these Healthy Vegan Coconut Cookies, to my favorite person in the world! Erik, you can sit back down. I’m talking about my momma, of course! 😉 Okay, Erik, you can stand up too. (Second place should get something, right??) J/K… these two are probably tied, if I’m being honest.

Every year, I make sure to write a post or two or three dedicated to my mom. She’s known as “Popo” in my family, aka “Grandmother” in Chinese, and “Grams” in English. One of her favorite things in the world, besides family and fitness and making fun of my less-stylish-than-hers gym outfits… is coconut!

If you’ve been with me a long time, you know that Grams cannot get enough of this drupe! Yep, I had to say drupe. One day, I might even achieve my lifelong dream of saying “drupe” out loud. Stay tuned.

So I’ve made all manner of coconut desserts for her. See:

  • 5 Ingredient Vegan Coconut Chocolate Bars
  • Coconut Milk Keto Ice Cream
  • 4 Ingredient Vegan Coconut Macaroons (Paleo & Healthy)
  • Healthy Coconut Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
  • Coconut Chocolate Chip Healthy Vegan Ice Cream

But today’s healthy coconut cookies are one of her absolute faves. Why? Well, because they’re perfectly crispy at the edges, chewy and moist on the inside, and bursting with delicious, perfectly sweetened coconut flavor. YUM.

Read on to learn more about these vegan coconut cookies… that are paleo, gluten free and healthy. Whoop!

4 Ingredient Vegan Coconut Cookies: chewy, crispy healthy coconut cookies bursting with coconut flavor. The best gluten free coconut cookies—paleo ingredients, delicious! #Vegan #Cookies #Paleo #Healthy #Coconut | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

How to Make Vegan Coconut Cookies

Preheat

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Then, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Add Ingredients

Now it’s time to add all the ingredients (coconut, almond flour, coconut oil and maple syrup) into the bin of your food processor. Here is the food processor that I use. 

Blend

Blend all the ingredients together until you get a thick and sticky coconut mixture that holds together with smaller pieces of coconut. You want the coconut cookie dough to stick together, but not be so blended that it’s coconut butter! 😉

Scoop

Scoop firmly-packed balls of coconut mixture and drop them onto the prepared cookie sheet. These coconut balls will melt and spread as they bake into perfect coconut cookies.

Bake, Cool & Enjoy

Bake for about 15 minutes, until the edges are a deep golden brown. Cool and enjoy the best vegan coconut cookies ever!

Just 4 ingredients for the best healthy coconut cookies

Ingredient 1 – Large Coconut Chips or Flakes

Ingredient 2 – Almond Flour

Ingredient 3 – Coconut Oil

Ingredient 4 – Pure Maple Syrup

4 Ingredient Vegan Coconut Cookies: chewy, crispy healthy coconut cookies bursting with coconut flavor. The best gluten free coconut cookies—paleo ingredients, delicious! #Vegan #Cookies #Paleo #Healthy #Coconut | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Tips for the Best Vegan Coconut Cookies

Use the right size coconut flakes

It’s so, so important that you use the right sized coconut flakes for this healthy coconut cookie recipe. Make sure to use large coconut flakes or chips—[here is where I get mine.] If you use large coconut flakes or chips, your cookies will spread out and flatten, as they should. If you use small coconut flakes, you will basically be making coconut macaroons, which are high, round, globe-like coconut cookies.

Use this cookie scoop

It’s super important that your vegan coconut cookie dough is firmly packed together so your cookies bake up cohesively aka don’t fall apart. I like using this medium cookie scoop to help me really pack in the coconut cookie dough. Bonus: they keep all of your cookies uniform. 

The best vegan coconut cookies—moist and chewy on the inside, delicious crispy edges on the outside, and bursting with amazing coconut flavor.

4 Ingredient Vegan Coconut Cookies: chewy, crispy healthy coconut cookies bursting with coconut flavor. The best gluten free coconut cookies—paleo ingredients, delicious! #Vegan #Cookies #Paleo #Healthy #Coconut | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Testimonials: Paleo Coconut Cookies

Stefani says, “Made these just now! They are delicious! I followed the recipe but my coconut oil was liquid bc it’s been 100 degrees here in NJ PAST few days. Didn’t matter. It turned out PERFECT. The kids gobbled them up. You would never know they were non traditional cookies.”

Riedwaan says, “Lovely recipe for delicious biscuits! Quite easy to follow and make. Thought I messed up when the cookie flattened in the oven, but it created a crispy outer layer with a chewy centre.”

Marta says, “Hi! I used hazelnut flour instead of almond (I am obsessed with hazelnuts!) and the cookies turned out great! Thank you for this recipe!”

Elaine says, “I made these the other week and used homemade oat flour and added a little salt, they came out perfectly! Crispy edges, chewy center, they were a hit!” 

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4 Ingredient Vegan Coconut Cookies: chewy, crispy healthy coconut cookies bursting with coconut flavor. The best gluten free coconut cookies—paleo ingredients, delicious! #Vegan #Cookies #Paleo #Healthy #Coconut | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Will you join me in baking in honor of all the great moms in the world? (And maybe even tastily celebrating the holidays with these heroes?) I can’t wait to hear what you think of my healthy coconut cookies. ‘Til the next joyful baking adventure…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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4 Ingredient Vegan Coconut Cookies: chewy, crispy healthy coconut cookies bursting with coconut flavor. The best gluten free coconut cookies—paleo ingredients, delicious! #Vegan #Cookies #Paleo #Healthy #Coconut | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

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2nd Annual Beaming Baker Vegan Cookie Countdown

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Beaming Baker Vegan Cookie Countdown! This year, we’re continuing the baking tradition of sharing 8 vegan cookie recipes that you’ll love. Are you excited?!

  • #8: Keto Macaroons Recipe (Low Carb, Gluten Free)
  • #7: Healthy Vegan Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
  • #6: 4 Ingredient Keto Peanut Butter Bars
  • #5: 4 Ingredient Crunchy Vegan Coconut Cookies
  • #4: 2 Ingredient Vegan Fudge Recipe – 5 Mins Prep!
  • #3: 3 Ingredient Keto Nut Clusters (Low Carb)
  • #2: Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
  • #1: 4 Ingredient Ultimate Chewy Vegan Coconut Cookies – Today’s Recipe!
  • Last year: 1st Annual Vegan Cookie Countdown

 

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4 Ingredient Vegan Coconut Cookies: chewy, crispy healthy coconut cookies bursting with coconut flavor. The best gluten free coconut cookies—paleo ingredients, delicious! #Vegan #Cookies #Paleo #Healthy #Coconut | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

4 Ingredient Ultimate Chewy Vegan Coconut Cookies (Gluten Free, Paleo)


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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 18 large cookies or 36 medium cookies 1x
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4 Ingredient Vegan Coconut Cookies: chewy, crispy healthy coconut cookies bursting with coconut flavor. The best gluten free coconut cookies—paleo ingredients, delicious!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 ½ cups large, unsweetened coconut chips or flakes – make sure to use LARGE flakes*
  • ½ cup finely ground, blanched almond flour
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons coconut oil, solid**
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
  2. Add all ingredients (coconut, almond flour, oil and maple syrup) to a food processor. You must use large coconut flakes to ensure flat cookies. If you use small coconut flakes, the cookies will not spread.
  3. Blend until you get a thick and sticky mixture that holds together, with smaller, but still noticeable coconut pieces. If any maple syrup remains at the bottom of the processor, fold into dough until well mixed.
  4. Using a cookie scoop, scoop firmly packed balls of coconut mixture. Drop onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure to space balls evenly apart–they will spread quite a bit.
  5. Bake for 12-16 mins, until golden brown around the edges and slightly golden on top. Mine took 15 mins for large cookies. Place baking sheet onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 30 mins-1 hour. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

Adapted from my Paleo Vegan Coconut Macaroons.

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Equipment

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Notes

*You must use LARGE coconut chips or flakes for this recipe. Using small-flaked coconut will result in very round, tall cookies that retain the cookie-scoop shape. Here are the large coconut chips I used in this recipe.

**Solid coconut oil is best for this recipe.

Storage Notes: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month at room temperature. If freezing, store in an airtight, freezer-friendly container for up to 2 months. Allow to thaw for 15 minutes before enjoying.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Snacks
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

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  1. Cindy says

    March 11, 2022 at 4:46 pm

    Love the simplicity and natural ingredients of this….and your mom is so precious! Moms are really such a beautiful gift in life. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 14, 2022 at 1:13 pm

      They most absolutely are. 😊 Thanks, Cindy!

      Reply
  2. Sharon says

    November 20, 2021 at 8:20 pm

    My son made this recipe and wow, they were amazing! My whole family was raving about these! He switched out the almond flour for millet flour due to allergies. These taste exactly like macaroons!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 29, 2021 at 2:37 pm

      So glad the sub worked, and I love that your son made it and enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  3. ashok says

    August 28, 2021 at 9:20 pm

    Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope the will like it.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 4, 2021 at 8:04 am

      You’re very welcome Ashok! I’m sure it’s gonna be a big hit with them. 🙂

      Reply
  4. mackenzie martin says

    February 3, 2021 at 1:26 am

    Could i use robinhood gluten free flour? i can’t use any kind of nut flour and that’s all i have is that kind of flour..

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      February 6, 2021 at 3:29 pm

      Hi there! Hm, I haven’t tried with that brand of flour so I can’t say for sure. If you do try it, please let me l or how they turn out! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Sandra says

    December 17, 2020 at 3:49 am

    Thank you so much for the tips! Can’t wait to try these cookies!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 17, 2020 at 9:52 am

      You’re so welcome Sandra. 🙂 Happy baking!

      Reply
  6. Catalina says

    December 15, 2020 at 5:40 pm

    Coconut cookies are my favorite! I am sure this will be my new favorite recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 17, 2020 at 10:36 am

      I have no doubt they will! 😄

      Reply
  7. Sara Welch says

    December 15, 2020 at 2:55 pm

    Gave these a try for something new and they did not disappoint! So light and sweet; the whole family loves them!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 17, 2020 at 10:36 am

      That’s so wonderful to hear Sara! I’m beyond pleased that The whole fam enjoyed them.

      Reply
  8. Allyson Zea says

    December 15, 2020 at 11:41 am

    These came out amazing! Thank you for the easy recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 17, 2020 at 10:35 am

      Woohoo! You’re so welcome Allyson! 😊

      Reply
  9. Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says

    December 15, 2020 at 10:59 am

    These are incredibly delicious!! The perfect little treat!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 17, 2020 at 10:35 am

      Yay! I’m so pleased you enjoyed them Beti!

      Reply
  10. katerina @ diethood.com says

    December 15, 2020 at 10:58 am

    I would love one of these right now! They look SO GOOD!! YUM!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 17, 2020 at 9:54 am

      Haha oh they’re seriously so good! Hope you enjoy! 😊

      Reply
  11. Vikki says

    December 14, 2020 at 11:08 pm

    These cookies are so crispy and tasty! Perfect dessert

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 17, 2020 at 11:06 am

      Thanks Vikki! I’m so pleased that you enjoyed my vegan coconut cookies! Happy eating. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Laura says

    December 14, 2020 at 10:05 am

    I agree that the browned edges are the best part! It adds a bit of caramelised texture that’s irresistible.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 14, 2020 at 12:43 pm

      There’s just nothing like it, us know? 😋

      Reply
  13. Shashi says

    December 14, 2020 at 9:03 am

    My mom is diabetic and I cannot wait to try this cookie recipe out – I’d have to replace the maple syrup – but this sounds like such a delicious addition to the Christmas holiday table! Merry Christmas Demeter!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 14, 2020 at 12:43 pm

      I hope your mama loves it! 😊 Merry Christmas to you too Shashi! ❤️

      Reply
  14. Alisa Infanti says

    December 14, 2020 at 8:33 am

    I love how these are so much lower in sugar than the usual coconut cookies or macaroons. So good.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 14, 2020 at 12:41 pm

      Totally! Makes it such a wonderful treat for the holidays. 😊

      Reply
      • Jenny says

        October 17, 2021 at 5:22 am

        Hi, I don’t have a food processor. Will it still work to use a hand blender?
        Thanks!

        Reply
        • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

          October 18, 2021 at 1:52 pm

          Hi Jenny! I don’t think a hand blender/mixer would work because it wouldn’t properly combine all the ingredients. You could try using a blender, but it might be difficult to scrape down the sides and ensure all the maple syrup gets mixed into the coconut properly. Hope this helps, and if you try it I’d love to know how it turns out!

          Reply
  15. Beth says

    December 14, 2020 at 8:16 am

    These look so delicious and yummy! My husband is going to love this recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 14, 2020 at 12:41 pm

      I know he will Beth! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Rei says

    October 28, 2020 at 8:56 am

    Hi, I only have large shredded coconut flakes instead of chips… would that work?
    Could I maybe do it without pulsing everything in a food processor?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 29, 2020 at 2:44 pm

      Hi Rei! Larger pieces of coconut are part of what help these spread out into cookies. If you have smaller shreds, they’ll hold their form more and stay closer to what they look like when you scoop them. I would not recommend skipping the food processor stage. If your large flakes are wide and flat it should be fine. Let me know how they turn out!

      Reply
  17. Riedwaan says

    September 19, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    Lovely recipe for delicious biscuits! Quite easy to follow and make. Thought I messed up when the cookie flattened in the oven, but it created a crispy outer layer with a chewy centre.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 21, 2020 at 2:38 pm

      Thanks Reidwaan! Yep, the cookie should flatten out a bit–the crispy outer layer is the best part! 🙂 Enjoy.

      Reply
  18. Nancy Belz says

    September 10, 2020 at 11:51 am

    Hi Demeter,
    I just made these lovely coconut cookies but was so disappointed when they did not spread as they were baking. I was just wondering what do you think went wrong? I did everything that your notes and instructions said. They remained like little balls in the shape of the cookie scoop. I did not substitute anything. 🙁

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 11, 2020 at 3:52 pm

      Hi Nancy! Hm, it could be the kind of coconut you used. These cookies need large coconut flakes (not the tiny shredded kind) in order to spread out. Otherwise you get more of a coconut macaroon. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  19. Lisa Bruso says

    September 8, 2020 at 3:05 pm

    Can you make these Aip and sub coconut flour for the almond flour? I tried your coconut macaroons and am in love !!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      September 10, 2020 at 12:31 pm

      Yep that should be fine. I’d recommend reducing it to 1/4 cup. Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  20. Rebecca Christi says

    April 5, 2020 at 10:10 am

    I used coconut butter instead of coconut oil and they turned out perfectly! Also used stevia maple syrup so no sugar too!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      April 7, 2020 at 9:47 am

      Ooh so glad it worked out with the subs Rebecca!

      Reply
  21. Maggie says

    March 31, 2020 at 8:22 pm

    Can I substitute the coconut flakes with coconut flour?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      April 2, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      Hi Maggie! Unfortunately, coconut flour won’t give you the same chewy texture and consistency that coconut flakes will.

      Reply
  22. marta says

    December 21, 2019 at 1:15 am

    Hi! I used hazelnut flour instead of almond (I am obsessed with hazelnuts!) and the cookies turned out great! Thank you for this recipe!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 23, 2019 at 10:57 am

      Oh that’s so wonderful to hear Marta! Thanks for sharing the info about hazelnut flour. .

      Reply
  23. Jordina Walker says

    November 8, 2019 at 9:52 pm

    Hi. Can you substitute maple syrup with Agave?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 13, 2019 at 7:30 am

      Hi Jordina! I haven’t tried it myself, but it should be okay. Let me know how they turn out!

      Reply
  24. Vicki Olson says

    October 21, 2019 at 1:46 pm

    Super easy to make. They’re fattening, but DELICIOUS!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 23, 2019 at 12:36 pm

      So glad to hear you’re enjoying the cookies!

      Reply
  25. Daniela says

    October 1, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    Mine didn’t work at all!! They didn’t spread… They stayed a crumbling ball… I’m sooooo disappointed! .

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      October 3, 2019 at 10:35 am

      Oh no!! I’m so sorry to hear that. Did you use large flaked coconut to make these? They’re sometimes called coconut “chips.” Also, did you make any substitutes, like switching the almond flour for oat flour/all purpose flour?

      Reply
  26. Stefani says

    July 22, 2019 at 11:23 am

    Made these just now! They are delicious! I followed the recipe but my coconut oil was liquid bc it’s been 100 degrees here in NJ PAST few days. Didn’t matter. It turned out PERFECT. The kids gobbled them up. You would never know they were non traditional cookies.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      July 22, 2019 at 12:35 pm

      Woohoo!! I’m so happy to hear that the melted coconut oil wasn’t an issue. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by to let me know, Stefani. Happy baking (and eating)!!

      Reply
      • Stefani says

        October 29, 2019 at 8:33 am

        I want to make these again for my sons Halloween party at school. Any way to make them Halloween esque with any simple additions ? If not I’ll just make them as is, because they are so good !

        Reply
        • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

          October 29, 2019 at 12:13 pm

          Oooh, how fun!! Try melting some paleo chocolate, adding to a bag for piping, and piping on ghost faces or even Jack Skellington on top. 🙂 Happy Halloween!

          Reply
  27. Jenny says

    May 19, 2019 at 7:07 pm

    These taste amazing. I did use large flakes but the container says chipped. They were large on top then got really small on the bottom. Mine were balls still. I added alcohol free vanilla and about 3/4 c pecans. Would either of those affected my batch?
    Also I did put in food processor until it was thick like dough. It was sticky and held together well.
    I just love these but really want them to look flat and crispy like the picture. …

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      May 21, 2019 at 11:23 am

      Hi Jenny! Hm, not sure if the pecans had anything to do with it by my guess would be the coconut. The coconut flakes I use in these cookies are pretty big. You could also try pulsing the coconut a little less, and packing the cookie scoop a little more loosely. Hope this helps, and let me know how it goes! 🙂

      Reply
    • Ronnie says

      June 8, 2019 at 3:38 pm

      The cookies were delicious got lots of compliments even from people who eat gluten. Question can I cut the maple sugar in half without ruining the consistency or what else can I do so they are less sweet?

      Reply
      • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

        June 10, 2019 at 3:46 pm

        Hi Ronnie, I’m so happy to hear that! Hmm… you might be able to leave a few tablespoons of maple syrup out, but I’m not 100% sure. Good luck!

        Reply
  28. Pam says

    March 14, 2019 at 9:29 pm

    These turned out exactly the way you show them except a bit higher. I was eating the “batter” before baking and what a treat that was. I was also using up some coconut so I was happy to find you and your recipes. Yummmm. I will be trying more of your creations. 😉
    Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 15, 2019 at 5:39 pm

      Yay!!! Batter: oh yes!! Isn’t it amazing? I’m so happy to hear it, Pam. 🙂 Can’t wait to see what you try next!! Hugs. 🙂

      Reply
  29. Dani says

    March 12, 2019 at 6:56 pm

    Hi! Any thoughts or tips on hand mixing this recipe? I don’t have a food processor. Maybe I could use my blender??
    BTW – making these for my son who is in the Coast Guard in Boston. BTWW – Pretty sure most of my pins are from your blog. Love love love it. Keep up the good work!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 14, 2019 at 3:32 pm

      Hi Dani! Hmm… yes, try the blender. Stop periodically to scrape the bottom of the blender & mix it up the the top (ingredients tend to blend too much at the bottom while the top is left coarse in a blender). Waving hi to your son here!! 🙂 Pins: did I mention how awesome you are?! Thank you so much for your sweet words. Hugs!

      Reply
  30. Tina LaVoie says

    February 16, 2019 at 8:13 pm

    This is perfect! I just started whole30 and have been looking for something that is compliant
    Thank you!!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      February 18, 2019 at 3:34 pm

      Fantastic!! Hope you enjoy, Tina! 🙂

      Reply
  31. Elaine Rzemieniak says

    February 14, 2019 at 4:24 pm

    I made these the other week and used homemade oat flour and added a little salt, they came out perfectly! Crispy edges, chewy center, they were a hit!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      February 15, 2019 at 2:59 pm

      Yay!! I love hearing that oat flour worked, too! Thank you for taking the time to let me know how they turned out. 🙂 Happy baking, Elaine!

      Reply
      • Elaine Rzemieniak says

        February 16, 2019 at 2:23 pm

        Thanks for always posting such reliably delicious recipes! I just realized that I need to clarify that I only substituted the oat flour for the almond flour, can’t remember if I used a smaller amount though.

        Reply
        • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

          February 18, 2019 at 3:22 pm

          That’s truly so kind of you to say, Elaine! I appreciate you coming back and letting me know about that substitute. When I get a chance, I’ll test the oat flour sub to find out the amount. 🙂

          Reply
          • Ann says

            March 27, 2020 at 10:06 pm

            What amount of oat flour did you substitute for the almond flour? I want to bake these for Mother’s Day at Church but have to avoid nuts. Your help would be appreciated!

            Reply
            • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

              March 28, 2020 at 11:22 am

              Hi Ann, I haven’t had a chance to try the oat flour swap yet—hopefully Elaine was able to give it another try and gets back to you. If not, try 1/4 cup to 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons of oat flour. You might have to experiment until you get the ideal result. Good luck!

              Reply
  32. Rikki says

    December 20, 2018 at 1:36 am

    Is there a food substitute for almond flour? I’m allergic but these look amazing !

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 20, 2018 at 3:24 pm

      Hi Rikki! The closest match would be cashew flour. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Alena says

        May 5, 2019 at 12:34 am

        What about coconut flour?

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        • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

          May 6, 2019 at 3:19 pm

          Hi Alena! I’ve had a few readers try it at about 1-2 tablespoons less, but I haven’t tried it myself. Let me know how it turns out!

          Reply
  33. Amy says

    December 2, 2018 at 11:09 am

    Would it work to use coconut flour in place of the almond flour?

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      December 4, 2018 at 9:44 am

      Hi Amy! I haven’t tried it myself, but a few readers have made that swap with good results. I’d say try reducing the amount by 1-2 tablespoons and see how that goes first. Let me know how they turn out!

      Reply
  34. Derek says

    November 20, 2018 at 6:47 pm

    Can I replace the pure maple syrup with regular pancake syrup? That is all I have. Will it ruin the flavor?

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 23, 2018 at 7:38 pm

      Hi Derek! Pancake syrup won’t work, but you could use honey, agave, or brown rice syrup. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  35. Tomi says

    November 14, 2018 at 11:54 pm

    Can I substitute something else for the almond flour – I’m allergic….

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 15, 2018 at 10:23 am

      Hi Tomi, you might be able to swap the almond flour with 1/4 cup to 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons gluten free oat flour. Not 100% sure how they’d turn out since I haven’t tried it. Good luck! 🙂

      Reply
    • Laura Field says

      January 18, 2020 at 8:22 pm

      I just substituted coconut flour for the almond flour to make them AIP compliant. They are delicious!

      Reply
      • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

        January 20, 2020 at 3:51 pm

        That’s awesome, Laura! 🙂 Did you end up using the same amount (1:1 ratio for the almond flour to coconut flour)?

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        • Laura Field says

          January 20, 2020 at 3:56 pm

          Yes, exactly the same.

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          • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

            January 20, 2020 at 3:58 pm

            Awesome! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂 So many readers will appreciate your feedback!

            Reply
          • Laura Field says

            January 20, 2020 at 4:00 pm

            (cont) One thing though… They didn’t flatten as they cooked, but I don’t know if that was because of the coconut flour or something else. I gently pressed each one down partway through cooking.
            Making another batch tonight!

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            • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

              January 20, 2020 at 4:05 pm

              Oh, I see. Okay, that’s probably because of the coconut flour—it’s highly, highly absorbent and tends to dry out a recipe in minutes. Yep, minutes! When you make your second batch tonight, try reducing the coconut flour by 2-4 tablespoons. That should do the trick. Let me know how it turns out! 😉

              Reply
  36. Kami says

    November 14, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    Happy Birthday Popo! Guess who just bought large coconut flakes last week?! ..‍♀️ I’m think my daddy would loves these for Thanksgiving!

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 15, 2018 at 10:19 am

      Thanks Kami!! You did!! Hehe. 😉 Hoping that you and your dad love these!!

      Reply
  37. Alison says

    November 7, 2018 at 10:58 pm

    Help…mine completely flattened out. Ended up like lace cookies. And very oily. I used solid coco oil!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 8, 2018 at 1:32 pm

      Hi Alison! Did you pack your cookie scoop full of the dough, for tight, round balls of dough? That might be the issue… otherwise, it sounds like there wasn’t enough coconut or too much oil. Hope this helps! Xo

      Reply
  38. Fedarica says

    November 3, 2018 at 6:30 pm

    These look amazing!!! Cant wait to try them! Will the regular coconut flakes work? That’s all I have in my pantry.

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 6, 2018 at 1:24 pm

      Thanks Fedarica! If your regular coconut flakes are large, you’ll get flat cookies. If they’re small (like sprinkle-sized), you’ll get macaroons. Enjoy!

      Reply
  39. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    November 3, 2018 at 10:52 am

    These sound delicious! Dangerously good…

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 5, 2018 at 1:38 pm

      You got that right Erin! ..

      Reply
  40. Meghan says

    November 2, 2018 at 11:19 am

    I am such a fan of coconut and these cookies are making my mouth water!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 2, 2018 at 1:31 pm

      Yay!!! You’ll just love these! 🙂

      Reply
  41. Liesbeth says

    November 2, 2018 at 10:44 am

    Hi! These look great. Hof much is ‘a cup’.
    I want to Make these Today!

    ★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 2, 2018 at 1:31 pm

      Hi Liesbeth! For the coconut, 1 cup is about 50 grams. Not sure about the other ingredients’ measurements in grams. I’m just starting to gather info for grams vs cups. 🙂

      Reply
  42. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    November 2, 2018 at 7:58 am

    I definitely need to try these cookies! Looks so delicious!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 2, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      Yeah ya do!! Thanks Toni!

      Reply
  43. Dee says

    November 2, 2018 at 12:33 am

    These cookies look amazing — and I can’t believe how healthy these actually are!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 2, 2018 at 1:22 pm

      Thanks Dee! It’s one of my fave things in the world to create guilt free treats! 🙂

      Reply
  44. Amanda says

    November 1, 2018 at 10:24 pm

    I love coconut flavored anything! These look so amazing!!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 2, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      Yeah!!! Thanks Amanda!

      Reply
  45. Paula says

    November 1, 2018 at 6:41 pm

    Chewy cookies are my favorite. I love the coconut in there.

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 2, 2018 at 1:19 pm

      Right?!? Something about the chewy texture is so satisfying!

      Reply
  46. Jamielyn says

    November 1, 2018 at 6:10 pm

    Love this recipe! So simple and healthy. And I just love anything coconut!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 2, 2018 at 1:19 pm

      Thanks Jamielyn!!! Coconut is such an amazing ingredient! 🙂

      Reply
  47. Jackie says

    November 1, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    Happy Birthday to Popo!!! I prefer Popo 🙂
    My favorite husband likes this type of cookie, so a trip to the store for “large” coconut flakes is the order for today. Wish me luck!
    Next the vegan oatmeal chocolate chip ones are on the docket.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 2, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      Hi Jackie!! For some reason, your comment totally touched me. 🙂 I’m gonna show it to Popo! Wishing you luck! Can’t wait to hear what you think of both cookies.

      Reply
  48. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    November 1, 2018 at 9:25 am

    These look absolutely amazing! I love coconut as a flavour and I don’t think it is used in cookies often enough. Delicious.

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 1, 2018 at 3:59 pm

      Agreed! Coconut in cookies is seriously the best!

      Reply
  49. Michelle - The Last Food Blog says

    November 1, 2018 at 9:05 am

    Ah Demeter, what a really lovely tribute to your Mum. These cookies look amazing and I will happily make them and wish your Mum a very happy birthday while doing so. Have a lovely day together Xxx

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 1, 2018 at 3:59 pm

      Thanks Michelle! . I hope you enjoy these as much as she does!

      Reply
  50. Lauren Vavala | Delicious Little Bites says

    November 1, 2018 at 8:48 am

    These cookies sound delicious and I love that they are so simple with only a few ingredients!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 1, 2018 at 12:22 pm

      Oh yes, easy to make and soo satisfying! .

      Reply
  51. Katherine Hackworthy says

    November 1, 2018 at 8:19 am

    Coconut cookies are a delicious treat, and these sound perfect with the chewy middle and crispy bits. So easy to make, a great recipe to keep handy.

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 1, 2018 at 12:21 pm

      They most definitely are! . Chewy and crispy, the best combo!

      Reply
  52. Danielle Wolter says

    November 1, 2018 at 8:14 am

    Those browned crisp edges just look so delicious! I wish I had a whole batch of these sitting in front of me right now 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      November 1, 2018 at 12:21 pm

      The edges are the best part! . Wish I could send you some through the computer Danielle!

      Reply

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