Delicate light flour-less coconut cookies with cranberries, walnuts and just a hint of coconut oil??!! Yummy coconut cookies that are healthy to boot. My Sunday Supper team is hosting a virtual “cookie swap”! I can’t wait to visit their blogs and grab some ideas especially since I am not a very seasoned cookie maker. Well! I do bake the odd cookie here and there but it’s the usual good ole oatmeal-raisin kind. For this cookie swap I decided to create a light coconut cookie with walnuts and cranberries. This may not be my prettiest cookie yet, but it sure is my yummiest! Seriously, the flavor of fragrant coconut, tart cranberries and crunchy walnuts with just a hint of honey makes it a “melt in mouth” coconut cookie! Since it is flour -less it’s very delicate and so much easier to bake in a mini cupcake liner. Plus it is so easy to make it, you don’t need a recipe card. Seriously! Just microwave coconut oil, honey together, then mix with ingredients, toss into cupcake liner and bake for 10 minutes. Easy or not? The result is a fabulous delicate crispy, crunchy cookie. Added bonus, this cookie is vegan and gluten-free. Not to mention the perfect paleo cookie and you don’t have to be vegan, gluten-free or paleo to make this super simple treat. I may swap the cranberry for pineapple and try a tropical coconut cookie!! For now, munch on!!
Nutrition Wise
Coconut is full of healthy fat that gets burnt as fuel instead of getting stored in the body. It boosts the immune system and has so much flavor. Cranberries contain a powerful blend of protective phytonutrients (plant chemicals) in the form of flavonoids and phenolic acids that contain protective, disease-preventing properties . Also high in Vitamin C. Walnuts are a powerhouse of healthy fats and omega 3 !! Quite a healthy bite in this tiny cookie!
Coconut Cranberry Honey Nut Cookies
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| Serves | 18 |
| Dietary | Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Dessert, Snack |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Pre-preparable |
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut flakes (unsweetened)
- 1 Cup Dried cranberries
- 1 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
Note
You can use sweetened coconut flakes if you prefer. It will just be a sweeter cookie.
Directions
| Melt honey and coconut oil for a minute in the microwave. | |
| Chop walnuts. Mix nuts with cranberries and coconut. Gently mix in melted oil and honey. | |
| Drop spoonfuls into mini baking cups and bake for 10 minutes at 360 degrees. | |
This week the team has an extra special host who knows all about Cookies. Janet Keeler, Food & Travel Editor for the Tampa Bay Times and Author of Cookielicious,will be joining us with tips on baking for the Ultimate Cookie Exchange. How fun! And as an extra sweet treat, during #SundaySupper chat this week, we are giving away 5 signed copies of Cookielicious with 150 fabulous recipes inside.
The Sunday Supper Favorite Cookie Exchange Cookies:
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- Turtle Thumbprint Cookies by Cravings of a Lunatic
- #glutenfree Almond Oatmeal Raisin Cookies by Cooking Underwriter
- Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies by The Foodie Army Wife
- M & M Cookies by Damn Delicious
- Snowball Cookies by Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Mocha Thumbprint Cookies by The Meltaways
- Cardamom-Walnut Cookies by Home Cooking Memories
- Polish Chrusciki (Bow Ties) by Comfy Cuisine
- Cherry Blossom Cookies by Flour on my Face
- Rosettes by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Millionaire’s Shortbread by Gotta Get Baked
- Double-the-Mint Chocolate Kiss Cookies by The Weekend Gourmet
- Whole Wheat Cereal Cookies by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Chocolate Dipped Potato Chip Shortbread Cookies by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Scories De Vulcan | Lava Stones Cookies by The Daily Dish Recipes
- Zimtsterne {Cinamon Stars} #Dairyfree by Galactosemia in PDX
- S’mores Cookies by Hezzi-D’s Book and Cooks
- Chocolate Whoppers by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Ricotta Cookies with White Chocolate Glaze Country Girl in the Village
- Turtles by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Salted Caramel Brownie Cookies! by I Run For Wine
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Toffee Cookies by The Urban Mrs.
- Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies by She likes ruffles, he likes truffles
- Amaretto Almond Biscotti by Noshing With The Nolands
- Mexican Chocolate Cookies by Generation Y Foodie
- Double Chocolate Peppermin Biscotti by Pippi’s in the Kitchen Again
- Ice Cream Kolaczki by Cookistry
- Amoniaczki by What Smells So Good?
- Fruit and Nut Ice Box Cookies by In the Kitchen with Audrey
- Ginger Bourbon Balls by girlichef
- Candy Cane Blossom Cookies by Mommas Meals
- Double Chocolate Cranberry Cookies by Lovely Pantry
- Ninja Bread Men by Diabetic Foodie
- Peppermint Sugar Cookies by In The Kitchen With KP
- Christmas Crunchies by Magnolia Days
- Cream Cheese Swirled Red Velvet Cookies by Mom’s Test Kitchen
- Double Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies and Tips on Mailing Cookies by Chocolate Moosey
- Congo Bars by Supper for a Steal
- Mint Surprise Cookies by The Cookie A Day Challenge
- Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies by Midlife Road Trip
- Best Ever Pecan Pie Bars by Shockingly Delicious
- Oreo Cheesecake Cookies by Baker Street
- Biscoff Pillow Cookies by by The Messy Baker Blog
- Mexican Hot Cocoa Cookies by Juanita’s Cocina
- Raspberry Thumbprints for my first #SundaySupper! by Kelly Bakes
- Tea Biscuits by My Cute Bride
- Chocolate Covered Cherry Cookies by Mama Mommy Mom
- Lebanese Butter Cookies for the Christmas Season by The Catholic Foodie
- Almond Joy Macaroons by Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Gluten Free Coconut Fruit Nut Cookies by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Snowball Surprise Cookies by Family Foodie
Have a cookielicious day !!
Hi there! I’m Sunithi, AKA Sue, a registered dietitian with a sweet tooth and a passion for eating healthy (quite a combo) currently working as an independent consultant in the DC Metro area. I’m also a blogger, health nut, nutrition geek who jogs to keep sane :)! I love to revamp recipes and add some ‘Nutrition Bytes’ to them. All my recipes are gluten free! I also blog on natural health and fitness! Visit often and drop me a note if you have any nutrition queries!
So easy ! And SO good for you too! I love that it has all the things that I love! 🙂 And no flour…!!
How pretty! Like little cookie muffin cups. I love the colors and now I have a sweet recipe to use coconut oil with.
Love these! I never get a chance to eat as much coconut as I’d like to so this here is just perfect!
I can see so many variations for these cookies Suni! GF cookies are always a welcome change
I love all of the fruit in these! Gorgeous Sue!
I love these cookies for so many reasons! I just started cooking with coconut oil, though I’ve yet to bake with it, so now I can! Also, my brother in law sticks to a paleo diet, so I can make these for him (and sneak a few for myself 😉 so he doesn’t have to feel guilty about eating Christmas cookies this year! I may swap out walnuts for pistachios because they’re his favorite and they’re festive for the season!
Love anything I can feel not guilty about eating. These look great!
cute little coconut bites,Sue!
I love cooking with coconut oil but I haven\’t tried baking with it yet. These look too easy to not try, and healthy cookies!? Yes thank you.
Wow, Sunithi! These look absolutely gorgeous! And they are healthy for you too! I want some! Also, I have to tell you that your food photography is beautiful. Excellent work!
What an inventive flourless cookie! I’ll definitely be trying these.
I am absolutely loving this recipe! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Sue, my blog is all about the butter but I don’t think I’d miss it for a second if I were eating this delicious little cookies. I love how simple they are to put together and again, thanks for always teaching me something new when I visit your blog. I really appreciate all the info you provide about different foods and ingredients.
Great recipe Sue! YUM!
Those are so cute in the little cups. Love them!!
Coconut and cranberries???? LOVE these!!!
Hi there! I just want you to know that you really have a great post!
thank you so much for sharing this to us!s
I like theese coconut little bites . very juicy and fruity taste with coconut chips… yummy. I like the idea shared. Pouring honey on it is a great idea.