Toasted Coconut Cookies

I really don’t think these toasted coconut cookies could be much simpler! With only a few wholesome ingredients in the base, dates, shredded coconut, vanilla and a sprinkle of salt, the flavor is pure and delicious. All it takes is a couple pulses in the food processor to combine.

Then, a few minutes in the oven brings out a toasted coconut flavor and helps hold them together. Monitor them closely though because the coconut flakes can burn easily.  The first time I made them, I was trying to be uber-efficient per usual, and I switched my laundry while they were in the oven.  Let’s just say they were extra toasty when I came back to the kitchen.  They actually still tasted great, but they didn’t look the prettiest.  I think most people can relate!

Anyway, adding melted chocolate is like spreading the icing on the cake! Or the cocoa on the cookie 🙂 … either way it enhances delight and aesthetics.  My favorite thing about these cookies, however, is that they are the perfect bite size snack, made for eating more than one (wink wink)!

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