• Basic Information
  • YIELD: APPROXIMATELY 14-16 COOKIES

  • Ingredients:
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces2 large egg whitespinch sea salt½ cup -2 tablespoons maple crystals, ground (or finely ground maple sugar)½ teaspoon vanilla1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut3 tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted
  • Preparation:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.Using a double boiler, melt chocolate over simmering water and set aside to cool.In a medium bowl, add salt to egg whites and beat with electric mixer.  Slowly add maple crystals to form soft peaks.Using a spatula, gently fold in vanilla and coconut.  Try not to over mix it as this will create a tougher cookie.Add cocoa powder and the cooled melted chocolate.  Gently stir to incorporate all ingredients. Using a 1-ounce ice cream scoop, scoop  out cookies onto cookie sheet leaving room for slight spread.Bake for 15-20 minutes. Cool and serve.Author: Jessica P. Cooper  HHC, AADP, Health Supportive Chef and Nutrition Educator

Author: Richard Terrana