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Chocolate Peppermint Coconut Macaroons

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Celebrate the holiday season with these chocolate peppermint coconut macaroons! These festive cookies are indulgent, yet healthy and make a delightful holiday treat. No gluten, grains or dairy either.

Chocolate Peppermint Coconut Macaroons

I love holiday treats and baking, and always make at least a few different things every holiday season. These chocolate peppermint coconut macaroons are my newest creation, and I’m a big fan. You can’t go wrong with chocolate and mint!

Chocolate Peppermint Coconut Macaroons

These cookies are made in one-bowl and the ingredients include unsweetened shredded coconut, cocoa powder, egg whites, raw honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, sea salt and bittersweet dark chocolate chips. To make these, it’s as simple as mix, shape and bake!

After baking, dip the cookies in melted chocolate and drizzle some on top too. For fun, I took the decorating a step further and garnished with some organic, naturally-dyed decorating sugar. This is completely optional though, and simply adds a little color and crunch.

Chocolate Peppermint Coconut Macaroons

Please know, shaping and handling the cookies is a little finicky, but not too bad once you get the hang of it. It definitely calls for a delicate hand though. After baking, they are a bit sturdier too, but some delicacy is still necessary.

Chocolate Peppermint Coconut Macaroons

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 3 Tbsp cacao or cocoa powder
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1/4 cup egg whites
  • 3 Tbsp raw honey
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 3/4 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup bittersweet dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate bar

INSTRUCTIONS

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 

2) In a large bowl, mix together the shredded coconut, cocoa or cacao powder, and sea salt. Then, mix in the egg whites, raw honey, melted coconut oil, peppermint and vanilla extracts. Stir well to incorporate.

3) Next, scoop the mixture into tablespoon-size scoops (helps to push the mixture down inside the tablespoon so it will hold together) and place on lined baking sheet.

4) Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until tops and bottom edges are light golden brown.

5) While macaroons are cooling, melt dark chocolate chips in double boiler over medium-low heat. Once melted, removed from heat and carefully dip the bottom of each macaroon in the melted chocolate. Place back on parchment-lined baking sheet to set. Drizzle any extra melted chocolate on top or melt extra for drizzling on top, if desired.

Notes: If peppermint isn’t your thing, these can easily be made without it too. Then, you’ll be left with a straight-up chocolate coconut macaroon. In this case, I recommend upping the vanilla extract to a full teaspoon.

Interested in other festive holiday treat recipes? Check out my Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies and Dairy-Free Gingerbread Chocolate Hazelnut Butter.

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Chocolate Peppermint Coconut Macaroons

Chocolate Peppermint Coconut Macaroons

Celebrate the holiday season with these chocolate peppermint coconut macaroons! These festive cookies are indulgent, yet healthy and make a delightful holiday treat. No gluten, grains or dairy either.
Cook Time20 minutes minutes
Serves20
Prep Time30 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 3 Tbsp cocoa or cacao powder
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1/4 cup egg whites
  • 3 Tbsp raw honey
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 3/4 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup bittersweet dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate bar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the shredded coconut, cocoa or cacao powder and sea salt. Then, mix in the egg whites, raw honey, melted coconut oil, peppermint and vanilla extracts. Stir well to incorporate.
  • Next, scoop the mixture into tablespoon-size scoops (helps to push the mixture down inside the tablespoon, so it will hold together) and place on lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until tops and bottom edges are light golden brown.
  • While macaroons are cooling, melt dark chocolate chips in double boiler over medium-low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and carefully dip the bottom of each macaroon in the melted chocolate. Place back on parchment-lined baking sheet to set. Drizzle any extra melted chocolate on top or melt extra for drizzling on top, if desired.

Notes:

Notes: If peppermint isn't your thing, these can easily be made without it too. Then, you'll be left with a straight-up chocolate coconut macaroon. In this case, I recommend upping the vanilla extract to a full teaspoon.
Links for my favorites: organic cocoa powder, organic pure vanilla extract, peppermint extract
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