Best 6 Chocolate Caramel Coconut Cookies Slightly Better For You Recipes

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The combination of chocolate, caramel, and coconut in a cookie is a classic for a reason: it's simply delicious! But what if you could enjoy these flavors in a cookie that's also slightly better for you? With a few simple swaps, you can create a chocolate caramel coconut cookie that's lower in sugar, fat, and calories, but still just as delicious. In this article, we'll share a recipe for the best chocolate caramel coconut cookies that are slightly better for you, along with tips for making them even healthier.

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CHOCOLATE CARAMEL COOKIES



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This is my favorite recipe for bake sales and bazaars. Each delightfully sweet chocolate cookie has a fun caramel surprise in the middle, thanks to Rolo candy. Dipped in pecans before baking, they look so nice that they sell in a hurry. —Melissa Vannoy, Childress, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
1 package (13 ounces) Rolo candies

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, 1 cup sugar and brown sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture just until combined. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans. , Shape dough by tablespoonfuls around each candy. In a small bowl, combine remaining pecans and sugar; dip each cookie halfway. , Place with nut side up on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° until top is slightly cracked, 7-10 minutes. Cool for 3 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE COCONUT COOKIES



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These are super yummy and super easy! The combination of the chocolate, coconut, and oats is wonderful. No baking required! These also freeze well.

Provided by Tammy Oberlin

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
2 cups white sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup milk
½ cup margarine

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • Mix oats and coconut in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Stir sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and margarine together in a saucepan over medium heat until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour over the oats and coconut and quickly mix to coat. Drop by tablespoon onto prepared baking sheet; let cookies cool and harden. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 55.7 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL COCONUT COOKIES (SLIGHTLY BETTER FOR YOU)



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I have a major sweet-tooth but try to eat healthy. Here, I compromise (sort of). This recipe contains no refined white sugar; instead, honey and prunes!

Provided by animama

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Coconut

Time 25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup pitted prunes
6 ½ teaspoons water
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup honey
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¾ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
24 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Blend prunes and water together in a blender until smooth. Beat prune puree, butter, and honey together in a bowl until smooth; beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Slowly beat cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into prune mixture; add flour and mix until dough comes together. Divide dough into 24 portions; form 1 dough portion into a ball around 1 caramel. Repeat with remaining dough and caramels. Place finished balls 2-inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle coconut over dough balls.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 182.2 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

SALTED CARAMEL COCONUT COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: sliced almond, sweetened coconut flakes, all purpose flour, kosher salt, unsalted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, large egg, caramel candy, heavy cream, flaky sea salt, chocolate ganache

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Desserts

Yield 18 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 oz sliced almond
6 oz sweetened coconut flakes, divided
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
½ teaspoon kosher salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
½ cup sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
4 oz caramel candy
3 tablespoons heavy cream
flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
½ cup chocolate ganache, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300˚F (150˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add the sliced almonds and 3 ounces of the coconut flakes to the prepared baking sheet and toast for 15 minutes, or until golden and fragrant.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 350˚F (180˚C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Add the toasted coconut and half of the toasted almonds to a food processor and process until broken down into fine crumbs.
  • Add the flour and salt, and process until combined.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the butter, sugar, and vanilla, and beat with an electric hand mixer until fully combined and the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the egg and beat to incorporate.
  • Fold in the flour mixture with a rubber spatula until no dry spots remain.
  • Divide the dough into 18 equal balls and arrange 9 on each baking sheet.
  • Using the bottom of a wooden spoon, poke a hole in the center of each dough ball.
  • Chill the dough balls for 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the reserved toasted almonds with the remaining 3 ounces of coconut flakes. Mix with a fork to combine.
  • Roll the chilled dough balls in the almond coconut mixture to coat the outside.
  • Bake the cookies for 12 minutes, or until set. Let cool completely.
  • In a small pot over low heat, combine the caramel candies and heavy cream. Cook, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from the heat.
  • Fill the centers of each cookie with the caramel mixture.
  • Drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 14 grams

COCONUT CARAMEL OAT COOKIES



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"When I was a little girl, my grandmother and I used to whip up this no-bake snack to munch on while playing rummy," shares Tammy Schroeder of Aitkin, Minnesota. "I love to throw a batch together and remember those special times."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup milk
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
25 caramels
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, bring butter and milk to a boil; add sugar, vanilla and salt. Cook for 1 minute. Add caramels and stir until melted, about 4 minutes. Stir in oats and coconut. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

3 INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE CARAMEL COOKIES



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Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (15.25 ounce) Chocolate Cake Mix
1 (16 ounce) sour cream
1 (10 ounce) Sea Salt Caramel Chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F Blend dry cake mix and sour cream together until smooth. Stir in caramel chips. Drop by teaspoon full onto a prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 12 - 15 minutes or until you gently touch top of cookie and it is softy and pillowy. Cool and try not to eat them all!

Tips:

  • To make your cookies even more decadent, use high-quality chocolate and caramel. Look for brands that use real, fair-trade ingredients.
  • If you don't have coconut oil, you can substitute another type of oil, such as canola oil or vegetable oil. However, coconut oil will give your cookies a richer flavor.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • If you don't have a cookie scoop, you can use a spoon to drop the dough onto the baking sheet. Just be sure to make sure the cookies are all about the same size so that they bake evenly.
  • The cookies are done baking when the edges are just starting to brown. If you bake them for too long, they will be dry and crumbly.

Conclusion:

These chocolate caramel coconut cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Give them a try today and see for yourself how great they are!

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