Homemade Coconut Oil Cookies

These mouthwatering coconut oil cookies are soft and chewy on the inside with golden, crispy edges. These cookies are easy to make and so delicious.

Ingredients and Substitutions

For the most delicious results, use organic virgin coconut oil instead of refined coconut oil if possible. I love the subtle coconut flavor and soft, luxurious texture the virgin coconut oil gives these cookies.

Seven coconut oil cookies on a white plate.

Whole wheat flour works well in this recipe. Alternatively you can substitute all purpose flour.

These cookies are sweetened with maple syrup. You can substitute agave if you prefer.

I added some pure vanilla extract to these cookies because vanilla complements the flavor of coconut oil so nicely. Be sure to use pure vanilla extract as opposed to artificial vanilla if possible because you can really taste the difference.

How to Make Coconut Oil Cookies

Start by adding the coconut oil, maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, and salt to a large mixing bowl, then use a whisk to mix well.

Coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt mixed together in a glass bowl with a whisk.

Next you’ll add the flour and baking powder to the mixing bowl, then use a spoon to mix well.

Thick cookie dough in a large glass mixing bowl.

Add the dark chocolate chips and stir to combine.

Vegan cookie dough made with coconut oil in a glass mixing bowl.

Chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes. When the dough has finished chilling, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Next you’ll use your hands to roll the dough into 12 evenly sized balls and place them, evenly spaced, on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.

Raw chocolate chip cookie dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake the cookies at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 16 minutes. Be sure to let the cookies cool off for at least 15 minutes before removing from the pan and serving.

Vegan coconut cookies on a white plate.

Optional Additions

Add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans, walnuts, or peanuts to the cookie dough, if desired. Stir them into the dough along with the chocolate chips.

Storage and Freezing

Store these cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or freeze them for up to three months. Then thaw at room temperature before serving.

Chocolate chip cookies on a white platter.

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Coconut Oil Cookies Recipe

These coconut oil cookies are easy to make and delicious. They’re soft and chewy with crispy edges.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Chilling time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 158.2kcal

Equipment

  • Parchment paper
  • Sheet pan

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (or substitute all purpose flour)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (solid, at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, and salt to a large mixing bowl, then use a whisk to mix well.
  • Add the flour and baking powder to the mixing bowl, then use a spoon to mix well.
  • Add the dark chocolate chips and stir to combine.
  • Chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • When the dough has finished chilling, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use your hands to roll the dough into 12 evenly sized balls and place them, evenly spaced, on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 16 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool off for at least 15 minutes before removing from the pan and serving.

Notes

  • Optional addition: add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans, walnuts, or peanuts to the cookie dough, if desired. Stir them into the dough along with the chocolate chips.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or freeze them for up to three months. Then thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 158.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.4g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 7.2g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 93.3mg | Potassium: 123.6mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 10.7g | Vitamin A: 1.9IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 61.3mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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