These healthy coconut cookies are a delicious spin on coconut macaroons. Using shredded coconut and maple syrup, this recipe creates grain free, nut free yummy cookies!
In a large mixing bowl, whip egg white with a hand mixer until it is fluffy and forms peaks.
In a separate bowl, combine shredded coconut, maple sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and salt.
Gently fold all ingredients together, along with chocolate chips.
Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Form cookie dough into cookie shapes by squeezing a handful into a ball, then pressing down on the lined baking sheet. Press sides together as needed as outer portions crumble while pressing down.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until edges are slightly golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before transferring from baking sheet, as it is very crumbly while hot.
Enjoy!
Maple Sweetened Condensed Milk
Add 3 cups of whole milk and 1 cup of maple syrup to a pot and cook on medium low for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until it has reduced to about 1/3 of the original amount.
Allow to cool to room temperature.
Discard the top layer of film, and blend sweetened condensed milk mixture in a high speed blender to smooth it out.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, or the freezer for up to 6 months.