Learn how to make these delicious Coconut Dream Cookies for the coconut lover in your life! These cookies are so tasty and easy to make!
What Are Coconut Dream Cookies?
These cookies go by a few different names. Magic bar cookies, dream cookies, and shredded coconut cookies are some of the names you may know them by. They’re made with shredded coconut, chocolate chips, slivered almonds, and sweetened condensed milk; these simple cookies come together quickly and are super tasty!
How To Make Coconut Dream Cookies
For this recipe, you will need shredded coconut flakes, chocolate chips, chopped almonds, and sweetened condensed milk.
Mix the shredded coconut, almonds, and chocolate chips together in a medium bowl. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the ingredients and mix until combined.
Scoop the cookie batter onto a lined cookie sheet and bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Let the cookies cool before serving. Store extra cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
Tips & Substitutes
- Make these cookies dairy-free by using dairy-free chocolate chips and sweetened condensed coconut milk.
- Switch the chopped almonds with other nuts like pecans or walnuts.
- Use desiccated coconut, coconut flakes, or finely shredded coconut. All work well in this recipe.
- Grease the cookie scoop with coconut oil to make it easier to scoop the cookies out.
- I used regular sweetened condensed milk, but fat-free and dairy-free sweetened condensed milk will work in its place.
FAQ
Can I use sweetened shredded coconut instead of unsweetened?
Absolutely, you can use sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut in these cookies. Just keep in mind that the cookies will be sweeter with the use of the sweetened coconut.
Can I use different types of nuts instead of chopped almonds?
Of course! Feel free to experiment with different nuts like pecans, walnuts, or macadamia nuts for a unique flavor. Just make sure to chop them to a size similar to the chopped almonds in the original recipe.
How should I store Coconut Dream Cookies?
Store your baked Coconut Dream Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, you can freeze the cookies by placing them in an airtight container with layers separated by parchment paper. They should stay fresh for up to 2-3 months in the freezer.
Are these cookies gluten-free?
Yes, because there aren’t any flour or wheat-based products in this recipe, it’s naturally gluten-free. Just be cautious of ingredients that may be made in a facility with wheat (it’ll be labeled) if you’re making these cookies for someone with celiac disease.
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Coconut Dream Cookies Recipe
Learn how to make coconut dream cookies with just four ingredients! These tasty cookies are easy-to-make and are gluten and grain-free!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12–18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 14 ounces unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2/3 cup slivered almonds
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1–14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Mix the coconut flakes, almonds, chocolate chips together in a medium bowl.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the coconut mix and use a spatula to mix the ingredients together.
- Use a cookie dough scoop to scoop the batter onto the lined baking sheets. Continue to scoop the batter out until all the cookies are on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are light brown.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 26g
6 stars
Coconut magic no flour cookies are insanely delicious.