1/4cup (60 g)unsweetened applesauce, can also use sweetened
1cup (80 g)unsweetened shredded coconut, can also use sweetened
Instructions
Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Add chocolate chips to a large microwave-safe mixing bowl. Heat chocolate in 15-30 second intervals, stirring in between with a spatula until chocolate is completely melted and smooth. You can also melt the chocolate on the stove using the double boiler method.
Whisk in applesauce until completely and evenly incorporated with the chocolate.
Stir in the shredded coconut until it is evenly mixed in. The batter should thicken when you add in the coconut but it will still look more like a thick batter rather than dough. The batter should be thick enough that if you scoop it out with a cookie scoop it will hold its form and won't spread out on its own. Use a 1.5 tbsp cookie scoop to scoop up cookie mixture and place onto prepared cookie sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
Use the back of a spoon to flatten cookies into a thick round disk, smoothing edges and top as needed. Cookies will not change shape so shape them as you would like your final cookies to be.
Place cookies into fridge to set. This can take 30-60 minutes. When cookies are set they should feel firm and you should be able to peel the cookies off of the parchment paper.
Notes
If you make the recipe with unsweetened applesauce and coconut, the cookies will only be lightly sweetened. If you prefer sweeter cookies, use sweetened coconut and applesauce.
Cookies can be kept at room temperature for 1-2 days and longer in fridge or freezer.
If you are substituting coconut with quick oats, you will not use as many quick oats. Reduce to 3/4 cup.
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.