Why does the recipe suggest softening the peanut butter?

The recipe suggests bringing natural peanut butter to room temperature or gently heating it in the microwave to soften it, making it easier to cream smoothly with the sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla.

How do I make the ground oats for these cookies?

To make the ground oats, you'll need about 1 1/4 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats. Grind them finely in a food processor until they resemble a flour, which will yield approximately 1 cup of ground oats.

Is the refrigeration step really necessary for the cookie dough?

Yes, refrigerating the dough for at least 2 hours, or even overnight up to 2 days, is crucial. This step allows the dough to firm up, making it easier to form into balls and contributing significantly to the final chewy texture of the cookies.

Why do I need to press the cookie dough balls with a fork before baking?

Pressing each dough ball flat with a fork before baking helps the cookies spread evenly and achieve their characteristic shape. This also aids in ensuring they bake through consistently, contributing to their chewy texture.

How should I store these Chewy Peanut Butter Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies?

Once baked, let the cookies sit for 3-5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

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Chewy Peanut Butter Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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A stack of golden-brown chewy peanut butter coconut chocolate chip cookies, garnished with extra chocolate chips and shredded coconut.

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Ingredients You Need for Chewy Peanut Butter Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

1 cup natural peanut butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup ground oats (about 1 1/4 cups old fashioned rolled oats, ground finely in a food processor)
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut, finely shredded / dried (desiccated)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips

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How to Prepare Chewy Peanut Butter Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Bring the peanut butter to room temperature, or heat it a little in the microwave to soften it. In a large bowl, using a strong spoon, cream the sugar, maple syrup and vanilla into the peanut butter until combined. Stir in the non-dairy milk.
In a medium bowl, combine ground oats, coconut, baking soda and salt. Sprinkle the oat mixture into the peanut butter a little at a time, stirring to combine. Mix in the chocolate chips.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight up to 2 days.
Heat oven to 350°F.
Form dough into 1 tablespoon balls and place 2-3 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Press each ball flat with a fork.
Bake 8-10 minutes. Let sit 3-5 minutes and remove from the pan to cool.