Vegan Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2/3 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa powder   
• 1/2 tsp baking soda   
• 1/2 tsp table salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil, coconut variety
• 1 tsp vanilla extract   
• 3/4 cup hot water, almost boiling, divided
• 1 cup dried shredded and sweetened coconut meat

Makes 50 Servings

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In another large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat sugar with oil and vanilla until well-blended. Add half of flour mixture and half of water to sugar mixture; beat until smooth. Add coconut, remaining water and remaining flour mixture; beat until well-combined (dough might be a little stiff and sticky).
3. Scoop scant tablespoons of dough and roll into balls; place on prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 1 1/2- to 2-inches between each cookie. When all 50 cookies are made, flatten each ball into a 2-inch disk with the back of a wet spoon or fork.
4. Bake until done, about 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheets for about 2 minutes and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

WW POINTS VALUE: 2 pts. (1 cookie per serving)

 

Note: This recipe appears on www.weightwatchers.com. I know what you're thinking. VEGAN cookies? I'm not really into the vegan lifestyle because I need my protein. I made these cookies for the first time last night and, I must say, these cookies were delicious. You can melt the coconut oil over a low heat to make it easier to combine with the sugar, if desired. I didn't miss the usual ingredients such as eggs, milk and butter. These cookies are moist and packed with flavor.  If you love coconut and chocolate, you will love these healthy treats. these are the perfect in-house cookies if you are ever hungry and are having a sweet tooth craving.