Why did my cookies fall apart?

Most often the mixture did not have quite enough condensed coconut milk or the cashews were chopped too large. Add one to two teaspoons more condensed coconut milk, chop nuts smaller, and press the mounds firmly before baking.

My mixture looks too wet. What should I do?

Stir in one to two tablespoons more coconut flakes until the mixture clumps but does not ooze. Chill the bowl for ten minutes if needed, then scoop and press.

Can I use regular sweetened condensed milk?

Yes. The flavor becomes a little richer and slightly less coconut forward. Measure the same amount.

Can I use shredded coconut instead of flakes?

Yes. Fluff the shreds before measuring and begin checking early since shreds brown a little faster than large flakes.

Can I add vanilla or salt?

A little vanilla or a pinch of flaky salt tastes great but adds more ingredients. If you are keeping the recipe to four ingredients, save those touches for another day.

4 Ingredient Magic Cookies Chewy Coconut Chocolate

4 ingredient Magic Cookies

Recipe by Liliya

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Total Time24 minutes
Yield12 cookies 1x
DietGluten Free

Chewy, chocolatey coconut cookies made with only four ingredients. Naturally gluten free, one bowl, and ready in under 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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2 cups cashews, chopped small
2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
6 ounces sweetened condensed coconut milk (about half a can)
1 cup dark chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cashews, coconut flakes, condensed coconut milk, and chocolate chips. Stir until the mixture looks glossy and cohesive.
Scoop about ¼ cup mounds onto the baking sheet. Press each firmly so they hold shape.
Bake 13–15 minutes, until edges are golden and bottoms are set.
Cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Chop cashews to lentil size so cookies hold together.
If the mixture feels dry, stir in 1–2 teaspoons more condensed coconut milk.
For dairy free, choose dairy free chocolate chips.
Mini version: use 1 tablespoon scoop, bake 9–11 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 356 kcal
Sugar: 19g
Sodium: 38mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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