Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (use dairy-free chocolate)
- 1/2 cup vegan buttery spread (such as vegan margarine)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg (use vegan egg replacer if necessary)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, melt the vegan buttery spread and mix in the sugar until well combined.
- Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and shredded coconut.
- Drop cookie dough onto a baking sheet, leaving enough space for the cookies to spread.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
(Please note that the nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.)
- Calories: Approx. 250 calories per cookie (based on using sugar and vegan buttery spread with typical nutritional values)
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fat: 12g (including saturated fat)
- Protein: 3g (if using vegan egg replacer) or no protein if using egg
- Fiber: 2g (from the combination of flour and coconut)
Dish Characteristics:
- Vegan-friendly without any animal products or dairy.
- Rich chocolate flavor with a crunchy exterior and soft center.
- Coconut adds a unique flavor and texture to the cookies.
- Ideal for dessert or as a snack with coffee or tea.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are delicious! The combination of chocolate and coconut is so tasty."
- "As a vegan, it's hard to find cookies that are both vegan and tasty. These definitely hit the spot!"
- "The cookies are easy to make and bake, great for a quick dessert."
- "The texture of these cookies is perfect - not too soft, not too hard."
- "I love how the coconut gives these cookies a unique flavor."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use dairy-free chocolate chips and vegan buttery spread to maintain the vegan-friendly status of the cookies.
- Use vegan egg replacer if necessary or omit the egg for an egg-free option.
- Adjust baking time according to your oven's temperature or until golden brown around the edges. Overbaked cookies will be hard and dry.
