Vegan Coconut Cookies

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Vegan Coconut Cookies

makes 12 large cookies

ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup coconut milk, full fat
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• topping:
• 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup dark melting chocolate
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

directions:

1. Mix the sugar, coconut oil, coconut milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl.
2. Sift in the remaining ingredients so that there are no clumps and mix/knead the dough until it is thoroughly mixed.
3. Wrap in plastic and set in the fridge to rest for at least 2 hours.
4. Take the rested dough and split it into 12 pieces rolled into balls.
5. Lightly press the tops of the balls so that they are flat on bottom and resemble a thick puck. 
6. Place on a prepared baking sheet and set in the freezer for 20 min.
7. Baking @375ºF for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden 
8. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
9. Now melt your chocolate. Place the chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave safe cup or bowl. I recommend something that is just wide enough to fit your cookies in so that it's easier to dip the cookies and get good coverage. If your bowl it too wide, the chocolate will be shallow and you will have to work to get it on the cookie. 
10. Microwave for 1 minute and stir. If your chocolate needs more, microwave ten seconds and stir again. Repeat this until it is melted and smooth.
11. Dip the cooled cookies in the chocolate and then press the toasted coconut onto the chocolate so that it sticks. 
12. Let the chocolate cool and serve!! These cookies soak up milk like a dream and have a wonderful mix of textures. Perfect for anyone who loves coconut!