Homemade Samoas: Chocolate Coconut Cookies Recipe

chocolate coconut cookies | Dianna Bonny Photography

As a kid, I hated coconut. In fact, I would say that most of the food I eat today I hated as a kid. Oh, how I struggled with broccoli, which I think was due in large part to my mother cooking it until the previously vibrant and green, cruciferous vegetable resembled, and smelled, like yellow diarrhea. Now I eat it slightly steamed most days.

Sadly, the seventies don’t really bring to mind much fresh or raw food – overcooked and canned dominated my diet.

Back to coconut and my foodie flip flop. It’s quite possible the only encounter I ever had with it as a child was an unfortunate Thanksgiving dish that I vaguely remember containing Jell-O, pineapple and the sickly sweet, shredded coconut. 

Luckily in today’s expanded culinary world, we have coconut oil, coconut cream and organic, shredded coconut meat and a bounty of things to do with them.

When I started this blog I really never intended to include recipes, but because good food has been such a huge part of my healing, I believe it’s worthwhile sharing. Today I offer this ridiculously simple, healthy and decadent, gluten-free coconut cookie that is from my new favorite cookbook, Primal Cravings from Brandon and Megan Keatley at Health-Bent.com. I love the site because it is devoted to bringing comfort foods back in a healthy way.

It is so important to remember that nourishing your body with nutrient dense and delicious food is a tremendous compliment to the healing process.

This cookie is a tribute to the Samoas Girl Scout cookie, which is not a favorite of mine, but does bring back fond memories of selling my fair share of those boxed cookies back in the day. I am truly a dismal sales person, but I sold the hell out of Girl Scout cookies. I don’t remember what drove me, but when cookie sales time rolled around, I had a knack for it and rocked the neighborhood.

Even if you aren’t fond of coconut, give them a try. It’s hard to describe how amazing they are.

 

Chocolate Coconut Scout Cookies

Huge thanks to Primal Cravings

 

1 & ¼ cup unsweetened coconut, shredded

1/3 cup coconut sugar

¼ cup coconut oil, melted

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

¼ cup organic chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, whisk together coconut oil, egg and vanilla. Stir in shredded coconut and sugar. Fold in chocolate chips.

Onto a baking sheet lined with parchment, drop a tablespoon of dough and use your fingers to mash the dough into a uniform circle. Place about an inch apart — the dough does not spread much.

Bake until edges are golden brown, approximately ten minutes.

So yummy!

Eat well and heal your soul.

-db

Who is Dianna Bonny?

Hi, my name is Dianna Bonny. It’s my mission to candidly share my journey with you. For me, it’s all about the healing: to create a radiant healing energy for others who have befallen a similar fate. Together, we can forge beautiful lives of belonging and connection. Thanks for joining me today! I look forward to hearing from you.

  8 comments for “Homemade Samoas: Chocolate Coconut Cookies Recipe

  1. April 25, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    Oh Dianna, these look so yummy! I love healthy recipes that are easy and only a few ingredients. I can’t wait to make these this weekend!

    With gratitude,
    ~Rena

    • Dianna Bonny
      April 26, 2014 at 11:29 am

      Let me know what you think Rena! Beware…they are somewhat addictive!

      • May 25, 2014 at 5:33 pm

        Hi Diana!
        I finally made these. So yummy and you are right – very addicting! Thanks for sharing this recipe. I love that it is quick and simple.

        • Dianna Bonny
          May 28, 2014 at 4:39 pm

          Oh yay! So glad you liked them. Can’t wait to finish this cleanse so I can make them again. xo

  2. Beth Hazelrig
    April 26, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    Are these the right amounts for everything? Because mine did not turn out both times I tired. 🙁

    • Dianna Bonny
      April 27, 2014 at 7:25 pm

      Oh no! Thank you so much for commenting Beth. I apologize for the glaring error. It is supposed to be 1 & 1/4 cups of shredded coconut. That extra cup will make all the difference. So sorry for the trouble but I promise the third time will be a charm.

  3. April 28, 2014 at 9:54 am

    oh. dear. See, I have a PLAN to drop 10# and be entirely stacked for the 5th anniversary in July. I have to avert my eyes here. 🙂

    • Dianna Bonny
      April 28, 2014 at 11:30 am

      That’s cute Megan. Sending good vibes for the LB loss plan… Samoas will be here for the post-anniversary celebration! xo

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