Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies

These coconut oil chocolate chip cookies are thick, chewy, soft, chocolate-y, and absolutely delicious!

I substitute organic dark chocolate chips and double the recipe for 2 dozen cookies!!

If you wanted to make a different cookie try adding 1/3 cup of cacao powder in the place of the chocolate chips and 1/3 cup of toasted coconut to give some extra substance. Delicious!

Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut oil, softened but not melted
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cornstarch (may substitute... I use tapioca starch, but double ingredient for best result)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips ( I use Organic Dark Chocolate Chips)

Directions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment to cream together the softened coconut oil, sugars, egg, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Add in the flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt, and beat on medium-low speed until combined. Fold in (stir in) the chocolate chips by hand until just combined.

Use a large cookie scoop (equivalent to 3 tablespoons) or a spoon to shape the dough into balls, and place them on a large plate. Cover with plastic wrap and chill the dough balls for at least 2 hours.

When you are ready to bake the cookies, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place chilled dough balls at least 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. (Or a baking sheet that has been covered with a Silpat, or greased with cooking spray.)

Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are just set. The centers may look slightly undercooked. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Serve immediately or store in a sealed container for up to 1 week. You can also freeze the cookies for up to 3-4 months.

More Info

Servings / Yield: About 12 cookies
Prep Time: 15 mins + 2 hours re   /   Total Time: 25 mins ??
Category: Baked Goods
Keywords: chocolate chip cookie