3 Ingredient Coconut Cookies
These simple coconut cookies are lightly sweet, soft and chewy. They need just 3 ingredients and don't require any flour, eggs, refined sugar, dairy, butter or oil. They are easy to prepare and can be stored in the fridge for a quick snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (121g) unsweetened applesauce
- 1-2 tbsp (15-30ml) honey, to taste
- 1 cup (93g) finely shredded unsweetened coconut, see note before starting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add applesauce and honey to a large mixing bowl. Stir with a spatula until evenly mixed. Add in the coconut and stir until the coconut is fully incorporated. The mixture should be very thick. When you scoop it, the scoop you release should hold its form, though it will not stick together like dough. See photos for reference.
- Use a 1.5 tbsp cookie scoop to scoop out the mixture. Release the scoops onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1.5 inches apart. Use the back of a metal spoon to flatten, compact, and shape each scoop into a round disk that is about 1/4 inch thick (can be slightly thicker but you don't want it thinner than 1/4 inch). The cookies will not spread during baking so you want to shape the cookies to how you want the final outcome to be. If the coconut is sticking to the back of the spoon during shaping, you can clean the spoon or lightly wet it to prevent the coconut from sticking.
- Bake the cookies for about 20-25 minutes or until they are light golden brown on the surface. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet (about 2 hours). Do not attempt to remove them until they are fully set or they will fall apart. Once fully cooled and set, the cookies should peel off the parchment paper easily. The cookies are a little delicate but you should be able to hold and eat them like a cookie. Store any uneaten cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days.
Notes
- Coconut note: Make sure to use very finely unsweetened shredded coconut. If the shreds are too thick, they will not bind well. I used Bob's unsweetened coconut.*
- I used Amazon Grocery applesauce.*
- *These product links are affiliate links. This means I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
- These are meant to be simple, healthy coconut cookies. They will not have the same taste or texture as traditional coconut cookies made with flour, butter, etc. The cookies are only lightly sweet. You can add more honey or drizzle some melted chocolate on top for more sweetness.
- The cookies will be a little more delicate if you use 1 tbsp of honey instead of 2.
Serving: 1cookie, Calories: 68kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 2mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, NET CARBS: 3
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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