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    Home » Cookies » Coconut Oil Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    Coconut Oil Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    Published: Aug 14, 2013 · Modified: Apr 6, 2019 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    I love butter!

    My family teases me about how I love a little bread with my butter, and I've passed that love on to my kids.

    I have to watch my sticks of butter when I set them out to soften, or they'll end up with little bites out of them.Coconut Oil Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    Well, I think I just found my new butter.

    I had heard great things about coconut oil, but I hadn't tried it because the little jars at the grocery store were fairly expensive.

    I finally bought some when I found it at my local warehouse club, and now I wish I hadn't waited so long to try it because coconut oil is awesome!Coconut Oil Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    These coconut oil chocolate chunk cookies are thick and soft (see the notes below), and they have a great coconut flavor.

    And, unlike many of my cookie recipes, this dough doesn't need to be refrigerated for hours before it can be baked (you can refrigerate it if you don't want to bake all of the cookies at once, though).Coconut Oil Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    Tips for working with coconut oil

    I have a couple notes about working with coconut oil for you.

    You'll want your coconut oil to be solid for this recipe.

    If your oil is partially melted, you'll need to up the amount to 1 cup and refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes before baking.

    You'll end up with a thicker cookie.

    If, however, you want a thinner cookie, then you'll want to bake the dough right away without chilling it.

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    Coconut Oil Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    Coconut Oil Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    Coconut oil chocolate chunk cookies
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes
    Total Time: 27 minutes
    Servings: 28 cookies
    Calories: 181kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup solid coconut oil I use extra virgin
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • â…“ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks or disks

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line two cookie sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or with an electric mixer), beat together the coconut oil and sugars until fluffy and well-combined.
    • Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides as needed.
    • Stir in vanilla extract until incorporated.
    • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
    • Stir in flour mixture until just incorporated.
    • Stir in chocolate chunks or disks until just combined.
    • Drop scoops of dough onto prepared cookie sheets using a medium cookie scoop (1 ½ tablespoons).
    • Bake for 7-9 minutes. You want the edges to be just barely golden brown.
    • Remove from oven, and let cool for 5-10 minutes on the cookie sheet.
    • Transfer to wire rack to finish cooling.

    Notes

    Nutrition values are estimates. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 63mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Sydney

      January 07, 2014 at 4:38 pm

      I made these cookies today and followed your directions word for word, but my cookies didn't spread out at all. Why would this be? I'm slightly disappointed because I was looking forward to making these cookies and coconut oil is not cheap.

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 07, 2014 at 6:00 pm

        I'm sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the cookies. When you said that they didn't spread, you mean that they just stayed as little scoops? I'm not sure why that would have happened. Was the dough soft? I'm happy to try to troubleshoot with you if you can just give me some more info about it. =)

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        • Sydney

          January 07, 2014 at 7:02 pm

          Yea, they stayed in little balls. Don't get me wrong, just because they didn't spread doesn't mean they weren't delicious! I just like for my cookies to look pretty. The dough was slightly crumbly and the chocolate chips weren't sticking to the dough. When I formed the balls in my hands though, they softened and were easier to work with.

          Reply
          • Kate

            January 07, 2014 at 7:16 pm

            I'm glad they tasted good, but I understand about wanting pretty cookies!

        • Sydney

          January 07, 2014 at 7:05 pm

          Well, I just now read over the blog part before the recipe and saw that you kept the coconut oil solid. I seemed to have missed that. Would that be the reason why they didn't spread? Also, who do you work with and measure coconut oil without softening or melting it?

          Reply
          • Kate

            January 07, 2014 at 7:16 pm

            Maybe? It sounds like the dough was too dry. I've had that happen with dry doughs before; they just stay little balls and don't bake right. Since you said the dough was crumbly, that's my guess. The dough is soft when I make it, so it must be a moisture issue. When I keep it as use it as a solid, I just spoon it out into my measuring cup and then level it off (like you would with shortening). I hope that helps! If you have any other questions on it, just let me know!

    2. Nicole

      August 21, 2013 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, these look wonderful ... love the photos! I am a big fan of coconut oil!

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        August 22, 2013 at 9:22 pm

        Thanks so much, Nicole!! =)

        Reply
    3. Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama

      August 21, 2013 at 8:12 am

      These cookies sound & look absolutely amazing! I love cooking & baking with coconut oil. :)
      Thank you for sharing at Marvelous Mondays this week!

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        August 22, 2013 at 9:26 pm

        Thanks so much, Carrie!! And thanks for hosting! =)

        Reply
    4. Melissa g

      August 20, 2013 at 4:15 pm

      Discovered this recipe today while looking for a way to make chocolate chunk cookies when you're down to your last stick of butter and don't have time for a trip to the store:) I've never baked with coconut oil before, so I used that last stick of butter and a 1/4 cup coconut oil. They came out beautifully! Fluffy and not overly sweet. Thanks for sharing, this one is a keeper!

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        August 21, 2013 at 12:43 am

        Yum!! Butter AND coconut oil?! That sounds delicious! I'm going to have to try it with part butter next time. Thanks for sharing that!! =)

        Reply
    5. Jane

      August 18, 2013 at 5:04 pm

      Assuming one batch makes 36 cookies, each cookie---a single cookie!---has 22% of your daily recommended value of saturated fat, and none of it is the good kind. It's also full of lauric acid, which raises bad levels of cholesterol. While coconut oil may be delicious and all-natural, you should probably advise your readers with special diets because it's anything but a health food.

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        August 18, 2013 at 5:44 pm

        Thanks for bringing that up. I would be the first to say that these cookies are not health food, which is why I don't make any nutritional claims about them. Personally, I believe in moderation in my diet. However, I trust my readers to make those decisions for themselves. Moreover, as I am not a nutritionist, I don't say that any of my recipes are fit or are ill-advised for special diets. Thanks again!

        Reply
    6. Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats

      August 18, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      I love using coconut oil to cook or bake with. Has a slight coconut taste and much healthier for you. Great recipe Kate, thanks for sharing at Show Stopper Saturdays!

      Reply
    7. Kathy

      August 17, 2013 at 5:15 pm

      These look fabulous! I love using coconut oil in my cookies! Can't wait to try these! I am coming over from Show Stopper Saturday. So good to have found these!

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        August 17, 2013 at 11:37 pm

        Thanks!! And thanks so much for stopping by!! =)

        Reply
    8. Samantha @ Five Heart Home

      August 17, 2013 at 12:10 pm

      Hopping over from Show Stopper Saturday to say these look great! I am also addicted to coconut oil and sub it for butter in lots of recipes, but I have yet to try it in chocolate chip cookies. Thanks for inspiring me to give it a go! :)

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        August 17, 2013 at 11:45 pm

        If you love coconut oil, I think you'll really enjoy it in your cookies. Thanks for stopping by!! =)

        Reply
    9. Kayla

      August 15, 2013 at 12:46 pm

      They look and sound delicious and easy enough to make! But I've heard that coconut oil doesn't actually smell or taste like coconut. My mom uses the virgin stuff and I have a container at home here, I haven't tried it yet but it doesn't smell like coconut either.

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        August 15, 2013 at 1:00 pm

        I went to look at (and smell and taste) my coconut oil. Mine is organic extra virgin coconut oil. It definitely smells like coconut and has a fairly strong coconut flavor. I could taste the coconut in my cookies and muffins, too. That's interesting, though. Maybe it varies by brand? Or maybe because mine is extra virgin it has a stronger flavor?

        Reply
    10. Ruthy @ Omeletta

      August 14, 2013 at 6:50 pm

      Welcome to the coconut oil lovers club! It totally rocked my baking when I discovered it a little while ago. The stuff is great, especially when you can find it at a good price. And in chocolate chip cookies?! Love this.

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        August 14, 2013 at 11:50 pm

        Thanks!! It really is! It's fun finding new ingredients to love. I'm trying not to overdo it, but I kinda want to put it in everything. =)

        Reply
    11. Happy Valley Chow

      August 14, 2013 at 12:20 pm

      Those definitely look like delicious cookies! Great job :)

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        August 14, 2013 at 6:31 pm

        They were (if I do say so myself)! Thanks!! =)

        Reply
    12. Ginu

      August 14, 2013 at 12:26 am

      How many cookies does this make?

      Reply
      • kateheartseating

        August 14, 2013 at 12:36 am

        The recipe makes about 36 1 1/2-tablespoon-sized cookies.

        Reply

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