Chocolate Crispy Cookies

What has coconut and oats and is chocolate all over? I’ll give you a hint, it’s something delicious! Introducing: Chocolate Crispy Cookies!

If you haven’t been able to tell, I’ve been on a chocolate kick lately and this weekend I whipped up a batch of these chewy crunchy treats for the first time in almost a decade. I’ve mentioned in prior posts that I’m a texture eater; while textures won’t dissuade me from eating anything, it will be that deciding factor between liking and loving something. These cookies … I love.

The cookie itself is just slightly chewy with a great chocolate flavor. Quick oats and coconut are added in to give it a bit of crunch, and all combined these 3 flavors make for a unique and memorable cookie.

This recipe used to call for a magical product that is no longer being made by Nestle called Choco Bake. I’ve found a good substitution for this ingredient that isn’t a headache to make and holds the same flavor I remember savoring as a kid. Separate instructions are provided below for the Choco Bake substitution specifically.

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Yield = ~1.5 – 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

1 c. all-purpose flour
½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
½ c. butter, softened
½ c. dark brown sugar, firmly packed
½ c. sugar
1 egg
2 packets “Choco Bake” (see instructions below for substitution recipe)
½ c. quick oats, uncooked
½ c. shredded coconut

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°
In a small mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, sugar and egg; beat well until creamy.
Add “Choco Bake” chocolate substitution and mix until fully combined.
Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing well between each addition.
At a low mixing speed, add in oats and coconut and mix until evenly distributed.
On an un-greased cookie sheet, drop tablespoonfuls and bake 10-12 minutes.
Transfer to a cooling rack and store in a sealed container once cool.

Choco Bake Substitution Ingredients

2 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate
2 tbsp. shortening (Crisco Baking Sticks – Butter Flavor work great)
6 tbsp baking powder

*Produces the equivalent of 2 Choco Bake packets

Choco Bake Substitution Instructions

In a large microwave safe bowl, melt baking chocolate by heating for 30 seconds, stirring, and repeating until fully melted.
Add shortening and 3 tbsp baking powder.
Using a hand mixer, beat together until smooth.
Add remaining 3 tbsp baking powder and beat well (~3-5 min) until smooth and fluffy.