Description
These 4 Ingredient Coconut Almond Cookies combine the nutty flavor of toasted coconut flakes, sweetened condensed coconut milk, crunchy salted almonds, and rich dark chocolate chips into an easy, naturally gluten-free treat. Perfectly chewy with a subtle golden crisp, these cookies require minimal ingredients and prep, making them an ideal quick bake for coconut lovers and those seeking a simple, delicious homemade cookie.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 2 cups unsweetened flake coconut*
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (mini or regular*)
- 3 tablespoons chopped salted almonds
- ½ cup sweetened condensed coconut milk*
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the cookies at the right temperature for even cooking.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Heat Coconut Milk if Needed: Check if your sweetened condensed coconut milk is liquid. If it has thickened, gently warm it in a small saucepan over very low heat until it becomes liquid, then remove from heat and cool slightly to avoid overheating.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened coconut flakes, dark chocolate chips, chopped salted almonds, and the liquid sweetened condensed coconut milk. Stir thoroughly until all dry ingredients are well coated and the dough becomes sticky and wet.
- Scoop Dough: Use a medium to large cookie scoop to portion the dough evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each mound to allow for slight spreading.
- Flatten Cookies: Moisten your fingers or the back of a spoon with a bit of water and gently press down each cookie dough mound to flatten slightly for even baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until the coconut flakes start turning a light golden brown, which indicates they are cooked through and slightly crisp on the edges.
- Cool and Store: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet to set their structure. Once cooled, store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for longer freshness, lasting up to 7 days in the fridge.
Notes
- If your sweetened condensed coconut milk is thick, gently warming it makes mixing easier without overheating.
- Moistening your fingers or spoon helps flatten sticky dough without it sticking to your hands.
- Using parchment paper prevents sticking and helps with easy cleanup.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent moisture absorption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Coconut cookies, Almond cookies, Easy 4 ingredient cookie, Gluten free cookies, Vegan cookies, Coconut almond dessert
