The holidays are here! For me, the reason it’s the most wonderful time of the year is the prevalence of delicious treats around every corner.
Our friends that eat gluten free should be able to enjoy a holiday treat as well – so I’ve made these delicious cookies. Despite being gluten free, these cookies truly deliver on flavor with a combo of coconut decadence, buttery deliciousness, and a rich touch of chocolate. They remind many of us in the test kitchen of a favorite candy bar, in cookie form! We hope they bring you as much joy as they did for us!
Gluten Free Coconut Delight Cookies
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut flakes
1/2 cup Betty Crocker all-purpose gluten free rice flour blend
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
Directions
Heat oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine coconut, rice flour blend, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda and sea salt. Set aside. In medium bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beat until incorporated. Add dry mixture in two additions, mixing well after each addition. 
On prepared cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart. Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until golden brown on top. Let cool completely on cookie sheets, about 15 minutes.
In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until softened and chocolate can be stirred smooth. Spoon melted chocolate into a parchment cone or small resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal. Cut tiny opening on parchment cone or corner of bag; squeeze to drizzle chocolate over cookies. Let stand until chocolate is set.
Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Total Time: 30 Minutes | Makes: 24 cookies
This recipe is easily doubled – make extra and freeze, or use right away for a holiday party or cookie exchange!
Cooking Gluten Free? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.
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