Caramel Coconut Cookies

Try these caramel coconut cookies if you’re looking for a delicious and healthy snack. They are gluten-free, vegan, no-bake, and made from whole food ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. These cookies are the perfect treat for anyone with dietary restrictions or someone wanting to indulge without guilt.

These cookies have an excellent salted caramel flavor thanks to the coconut sugar, maple syrup, and sea salt. They are a delicate balance of sweet and salty, which pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or a strong cup of tea.

Caramel Coconut Cookie Ingredients:

Packed with nutrients, coconut, and almond flour contain high amounts of healthy fat, fiber, and protein. Coconut oil provides many health benefits. By choosing natural, wholesome ingredients, you can indulge in these gluten-free protein balls without any guilt.

• Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
• Blanched Almond Flour
• Coconut Oil
• Coconut Sugar
• Maple Syrup
• Vanilla Extract
• Sea Salt

My favorite recipes using almond flour are almond flour chocolate cake, almond flour banana muffins, and almond flour tortillas.

How To Make These Easy No Bake Cookies:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened shredded coconut, blanched almond flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
2. Mix well with a large, sturdy spoon.
3. Use a cookie scoop, about the size of a heaping tablespoon, to portion the dough into balls. Use your hands to gently fix any cracks, and keep contact with the dough to a minimum. The dough will become stickier the longer it's handled.
4. Place in an air-tight container and refrigerate until ready to consume. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Recipe Tips: Caramel Sea Salt Cookies

• Finely ground-blanched almond flour is ideal for this recipe. Almond flour that is not blanched is coarse since it's made from almonds that still have their skin, resulting in a less smooth consistency.
• Use real vanilla extract, not imitation. Real vanilla extract offers such a rich finish. It definitely gives these caramel coconut cookies a little hint of something "extra."
• Utilize a cookie scoop to form the cookies into the perfect round balls.

Storage

Do these salted caramel cookies need refrigeration, or can they stay at room temperature without spoiling quickly?

If it's not too hot and humid where you live, these coconut cookies can be at room temperature for several hours; otherwise, store them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

This caramel coconut cookie recipe was inspired by the Caramel Sea Salt Cookies from Hail Merry. They are one of my favorite store bought treats!

If you love caramel, try this vegan caramel sauce, it's fantastic in a dairy-free caramel macchiato. Likewise, we love this dairy-free caramel candy from the Pretty Bee!

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Caramel Coconut Cookies

Yield: about 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Thanks to the combination of the coconut sugar, maple syrup, and sea salt, these cookies have a wonderful salted caramel flavor. They are a delicate balance of sweet and salty, which pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee, or a strong cup of tea.

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Ingredients

• ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• ½ cup blanched almond flour (not packed, just loosely measured)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 4 teaspoons coconut oil, melted
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened shredded coconut, blanched almond flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and sea salt.

1. Mix well with a large, sturdy spoon.
2. Use a cookie scoop, about the size of a heaping tablespoon, to portion the dough into balls. Use your hands to gently fix any cracks, and keep contact with the dough to a minimum. The dough will become stickier the longer it's handled.
3. Place in an air-tight container and refrigerate until ready to consume. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Notes

Maple syrup and coconut sugar add a unique flavor profile to this recipe. I do not recommend substituting them for any other ingredients.

If it’s not too hot and humid where you live, these coconut cookies can stand to be out at room temperature for several hours; otherwise, store in an air tight container in the refrigerator.

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  Nutiva Organic Cold-Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil
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  Nutiva USDA Certified Organic, non-GMO, Unrefined Granulated Coconut Sugar, 1-pound (Pack of 3)
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  Anthony's Almond Flour Blanched (2lb) Batch Tested Gluten-Free, Non-GMO & Vegan
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  Let's Do...Organic Shredded, Unsweetened Coconut, 8 Ounce Packages (Pack of 12)

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 115Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 34mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 2g

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