Chewy, nutty, and perfectly sweet “cowgirl” cookies with walnuts, shredded coconut, and chocolate chips! Undetectably gluten-free and vegan, with just 1 bowl and 20 minutes required!
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (176 C) and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
Prepare flax egg in a large mixing bowl by mixing flaxseed meal and water. Set aside for 5 minutes to let gel.
To the flax egg, add melted vegan butter (or coconut oil), brown sugar (or coconut sugar), and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
Add the almond flour, gluten-free flour blend, baking soda, and salt and stir with a wooden spoon until combined. Then stir in the walnuts (or pecans), oats, chocolate chips, and coconut until evenly distributed.
Use a spoon or 1 ½ Tbsp cookie scoop (we like this one) to scoop the dough into balls, then flatten into discs (~2 inches in diameter) and place them on the baking sheets, spacing them 1-2 inches apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes until slightly darker on the edges and a little firm to the touch. Let cool for 10 minutes before enjoying (they will firm up as they cool)!
Leftover cookies keep at room temperature for 3-4 days, in the refrigerator for 1 week (though the texture will change slightly), or in the freezer for 1 month.
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Notes
*If not vegan/egg-free, you can try subbing 1 chicken egg in place of the flaxseed meal and water. *We slightly prefer vegan butter and brown sugar in this recipe, but coconut oil and coconut sugar also work well (they do change the color slightly). *You can substitute an equal amount of our NEW 1:1 gluten-free flour blendfor the DIY Blend in this recipe. *Nutrition information is a rough estimate. *Adapted from our Cranberry Macadamia Nut Cookies.