Indulge your sweet cravings with our delightful Flourless Chocolate Coconut Drops, a symphony of rich chocolate and tropical coconut flavors. These bite-sized treats are crafted with a base of almond flour and oats, providing a gluten-free and subtly nutty flavor profile. The addition of coconut flour lends a delicate sweetness and chewy texture, complemented by the richness of melted dark chocolate. Our recipe offers two variations: a classic version for purists and a decadent upgrade with a luscious cream cheese filling. Both variations are generously coated in shredded coconut, adding a delightful textural contrast and enhancing the coconut essence. These Flourless Chocolate Coconut Drops are a perfect gluten-free and low-carb treat, ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth without compromising your dietary preferences.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE COCONUT COOKIES
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
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
BA'S BEST CHOCOLATE MACAROON CAKE
A flourless, gluten-free, and grain-free chocolate cake reminiscent of chocolate-dipped macaroons with almonds, coconut, and ganache topping.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Bon Appétit Dessert Chocolate Wheat/Gluten-Free Passover Kosher for Passover Kosher Dark Chocolate Cake Almond Coconut Bake
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cake:
- Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°F. Lightly brush a 10"-diameter cake pan with oil. Line the bottom with a round of parchment; brush parchment with oil. Dust sides of pan with cocoa powder; tap out excess. Toast almonds on a rimmed baking sheet until fragrant and slightly darkened, 8-10 minutes. Let cool. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
- Meanwhile, heat chocolate and 1 cup oil in a medium heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water (don't let bowl touch the water), stirring often, until mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
- Pulse almonds, salt, and 1/4 cup cocoa in food processor until nuts are finely ground. Add shredded coconut and pulse a couple of times to combine.
- Beat eggs on medium speed in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until no longer streaky, about 20 seconds. Add both sugars and vanilla, increase speed to high, and beat until mixture is pale, thick, and starts to hold the marks of the whisk, about 2 minutes (it should fall off the whisk and immediately sink back into itself). Switch to the paddle attachment and with mixer on low speed, gradually add chocolate mixture. Beat to incorporate, then mix in almond mixture. Fold batter several times with a rubber spatula, making sure to scrape the bottom and sides. Scrape batter into prepared pan; smooth top.
- Bake cake until firm to the touch and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean but greasy, 35-45 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cake cool 15-20 minutes in pan (cake might fall slightly in the center; that's okay). Run a paring knife or small offset spatula around edges of cake; invert onto rack. Carefully peel away parchment; let cool completely.
- Ganache and assembly:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine chocolate, 1 Tbsp. agave nectar, and salt in a medium bowl. Bring coconut milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over low; pour over chocolate mixture. Let sit until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss coconut flakes, almonds, sugar, and remaining 1 tsp. agave nectar on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden, about 4 minutes. Let almond-coconut mixture cool, then break into smaller clusters.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat chocolate mixture until it has lost its sheen and is thick enough to hold very soft peaks, 6-8 minutes (ganache won't be quite as thick as frosting but close).
- Working quickly before ganache starts to set, scrape on top of cake and spread to edges with a small offset spatula or knife. Top with almond-coconut clusters.
- Do Ahead
- Cake can be baked and cooled 1 day ahead. Store tightly covered at room temperature until ready to serve.
OLD FASHIONED COCONUT DROPS
I like to glaze these coconut drops with sugar syrup and brown sugar.
Provided by Linda Kong Ting
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Coconut
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- Combine flour and margarine in a medium size mixing bowl. Mix in sugar, cinnamon and baking powder. Stir the egg into the mixture. Once the egg is well incorporated stir in the coconut, raisins and vanilla. Drop the dough in rough heaps the size of an egg onto cookie sheets.
- Bake 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 146.5 mg, Sugar 22.1 g
Tips:
- Use unsweetened shredded coconut. Sweetened shredded coconut will make the drops too sweet.
- Toast the coconut before using it. Toasting the coconut will bring out its flavor and make the drops more fragrant.
- Use high-quality chocolate. The chocolate is the main ingredient in these drops, so it's important to use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of.
- Use a food processor to grind the coconut and chocolate. This will help to create a smooth and even batter.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the drops tough.
- Bake the drops until they are just set. Overbaking the drops will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the drops cool completely before serving. This will help them to firm up and hold their shape.
Conclusion:
These flourless chocolate coconut drops are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free, making them a great option for people with dietary restrictions. The combination of chocolate and coconut is a classic flavor pairing that is sure to please everyone.
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