Home > Desserts > Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies December 22, 2018 | 15 Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Deliciously crisp-on-the-outside and chewy in the inside: coconut oil chocolate chip cookies and all my tips/tricks to make these cookies delicious every time! After you’ve gotten hooked on these cookies, make sure to try some other reader favorites: snickerdoodle cookies, thumbprint cookies, or peanut butter blossoms! Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies And today we’ve got a BONUS cookie in the Christmas cookie series. Seemingly “regular” chocolate chip cookies with a twist — replacing coconut oil for part of the butter! These cookies are incredible — one of my favorites I’ve shared to date 🙂 The coconut oil gives them an incredible depth of flavor (while also adding a few health benefits in!), there are two kinds of chocolate, and they’re overall pretty simple to make. Plus I’m sharing a couple of “secrets” to making these cookies have the perfect texture! Over the next few days I’ll be sharing some fun appetizers for NYE and after that we’ve got a whole slew of healthy meals, sides, (and even a couple healthy desserts) coming your way in January. 🙂 So, first things first, when making cookies: Can you substitute coconut oil for butter in cookies? When you are looking to replace butter with coconut oil, it can generally be substituted 1:1 ratio with other fats. When baking, you can typically substitute coconut oil for butter, but be aware that butter gives the cookies a different flavor and has a higher water content than coconut oil. So with that said, not all cookie recipes allow for coconut oil to perfectly substitute in for butter. It definitely depends on the individual recipe, so it’s best to use a recipe that already calls for coconut oil (like the one I’m sharing today!) This coconut oil chocolate chip cookies recipe replaces half of the butter with coconut oil which I found to be the perfect balance of using coconut oil in cookies. However, if you can’t get your hands on coconut oil, you can use one of the substitutions below for these coconut oil chocolate chip cookies. What can you substitute coconut oil for? Vegetable oil Canola oil Additional butter One of the reasons you might be looking to substitute in coconut oil for butter is for health reasons. Is coconut oil healthier than butter? Coconut oil has become popular the last few years as a healthier alternative to butter. It’s debated in the health field how truly “healthy” coconut oil is, but some of the alleged benefits include an appetite reducing effect (which, let’s be honest, might not help with these cookies; they are addicting!), help increasing good cholesterol (HDL) levels, and protection for your skin, hair, & dental health. Now that we’ve talked plenty about coconut oil in these cookies, let’s talk process and tips for making them! How do you make coconut chocolate chip cookies? Melt coconut oil and butter: Melting the butter and coconut oil is going to give these cookies an incredible texture. Once the butter and coconut oil are melted and mixed, you want to let them cool to room temperature before adding additional ingredients. This is important so you don’t “cook” the sugars/eggs. Add in brown AND white sugar: We’re adding in both brown and white sugar for depth of flavor and overall cookie texture. I LOVE dark brown sugar in these cookies, but light works perfectly well. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract: It’s important the eggs are at room temperature for these cookies. This ensures the eggs disperse more evenly into the batter giving these cookies a lighter texture (the eggs trap air). Soaking refrigerated eggs in a bowl of warm (not hot) water for about 10 minutes is a quick way to do this. Otherwise, pull the eggs out about 30 minutes before use. Whisk together dry ingredients: in a separate bowl, toss together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch. These cookies need both baking agents for the perfect rise, salt for flavor enhancement, and cornstarch to keep them soft & chewy! Make sure when you measure the flour to SPOON AND LEVEL the measurement to avoid packing in too much flour (and ending up with cakey dense cookies). Combine wet and dry: add all the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until JUST combined. Avoid over mixing to keep your dough soft! Stir in the chocolate chips (I like to use 2 different kinds for flavor, but as long as you have 1 and 1/2 cups of chocolate chips, they’ll be great! Chill dough: because we melted the oil and butter, these coconut oil chocolate chip cookies need some time for the fats to resolidify so they don’t spread all over the baking pan. The chilling time also gives these cookies a chance to absorb the sugars and allow for flavor meld. Roll cookie balls and bake: the “secret” to getting these cookies absolutely perfect is baking at a lower temperature than typical (we’re doing 325 degrees) and rolling your cookie dough balls higher instead of wider. This allows the bottom to cook first and get nice crispy edges while the center remains a little under-baked, soft, and chewy! Can you freeze these cookies? Instead of freezing already baked cookies, try freezing the dough! Drop the cookie dough balls on a large sheet pan and freeze until solid. Once solid, transfer the frozen cookie dough balls into an airtight container/bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To bake: you can bake straight from the freezer; just add 1-3 minutes onto the cooking time. Alternatively thaw the dough in the fridge and bake according to directions. How long do these stay fresh? To be totally honest, I like these coconut oil chocolate chip cookies best the same day they are made. That said, they will last up to 3 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature. After that, they do lose texture/flavor and become less soft. More delicious cookie recipes: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies No Bake Oreo Truffle Cookies (SO easy!) Almond Joy Cookies FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies 5 from 5 votes - Review this recipe Deliciously crisp-on-the-outside and chewy in the inside: coconut oil chocolate chip cookies and all my tips/tricks to make these cookies perfect every time! SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies 5 from 5 votes - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Deliciously crisp-on-the-outside and chewy in the inside: coconut oil chocolate chip cookies and all my tips/tricks to make these cookies perfect every time! Course Dessert Cuisine American Keyword Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 9 minutes Chilling Time 1 hour Total Time 24 minutes Servings 35 cookies Calories 133kcal Author Chelsea Ingredients1/2 cup coconut oil, melted (measure in solid form)1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted1 cup dark brown sugar (light brown works too!)1 cup white granulated sugar1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract2 large eggs, at room temperature3 cups white all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon fine sea salt (or regular salt)2 teaspoons cornstarch1 cup milk chocolate chips (or susbtitute your favorite chips for cookies: semi-sweet, milk, additional dark, etc.)1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (or susbtitute your favorite chips for cookies: semi-sweet, milk, additional dark, etc.) InstructionsIn a large microwave safe bowl, melt the coconut oil and butter and whisk together. Let mixture cool to room temperature before adding additional ingredients. This is important so you don't "cook" the sugars/eggs.Add in the brown and white sugar and mix until combined. Add in the vanilla and eggs and mix until smooth.Make sure to spoon the flour into a measuring cup and level the measurement to get the right amount of flour. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch. Add the dry to the wet and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Cover the dough and chill for 45 minutes to 1 hour.Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.Roll your cookie dough balls higher instead of wider -- about 1 and 1/2 tablespoons dough. Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment or a silpat liner. Bake 8-10 minutes or until very lightly browned around the edges or no longer glossy on top. Remove from the oven and (if desired) press in a few chocolate chips in the tops of the cookies. Let cool on a cooling rack. Nutrition FactsCalories: 133kcal DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? 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I made these, and they were amazing! I let them chill for awhile longer, so bake time was more liker 12-15 minutes. I added caramel, shredded coconut, and white chocolate chips. They were so good! Reply
Love this recipe! Just added a bit more pink salt (as I like my choc chip cookies a little salty). Definitely bookmarking this one, thanks a bunch!!! Reply
just finished folding in the chocolate, & chopped pecan. I did cut down on the sugar a bit. they are now in the fridge & I will probably not make them ’til tomorrow. After incorporating everything the dough gets so ‘tough’, I don’t know a better way to describe it. makes it difficult to fold in the chips. it does seem pliable, & I look forward to making them tomorrow. it really took little time to make… & no mixer is a PLUS! Reply
I’ve made these and they are brilliant, but could I make the dough and leave it in the fridge for 3 nights before cooking? I don’t have room in the freezer! Reply
Thanks Rhia! Unfortunately (in my experience) the dough tends to harden a bit and get dry if it’s chilled longer than a few hours. Reply
The little extra touches in this recipe — such as making dough balls higher than they are taller, chilling dough, adding cornstarch, using coconut oil — add up to a big difference. I also appreciated the instruction to “undercook” them. It all added up to the best cookies I’ve made. I think they’d be even better with chopped pecans or walnuts. Reply
Thanks so much for your comment Angela! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe! They would be delicious with pecans or walnuts! 🙂 Reply
I made these exactly how you said to with the exception that I only had salted butter on hand. They came out amazing!!! I don’t recall ever using corn starch in a cookie recipe, so that was new to me. I love using coconut oil when baking anything with chocolate. I feel like they really complement each other. Thank you for sharing this recipe; this one is a keeper! Reply
I couldn’t agree more! Chocolate and coconut oil are a power combo! I’m so happy you loved this recipe! Thanks so much for your comment Leslie! 🙂 Reply
