Recipe Directions

  • 1. Add all ingredients into large bowl except the shredded coconut.
  • 2. Stir with spoon until well mixed.
  • 3. Once combined, add shredded coconut. Stir again until well combined.
  • 4. Drop cookies onto a cookie sheet. Cover and freeze for at least 30 minutes. (Cookies will harden when cooled.)
  • 5. Store leftover raw vanilla drop cookies in freezer.

The Rawtarian's Thoughts

By The Rawtarian

No equipment required! Which means less dishes to clean, which is always a good thing!

Best served cold, straight-out of the freezer because coconut oil will liquify again once warm.

This recipe makes approximately 15 drop cookies. These are super sweet and rich, so just one after dinner does a lot to satisfy that sugar fix!

Please note: the tahini is definitely the secret ingredient in this recipe. So do not try to substitute it with anything. (And do NOT use sesame seeds instead of real oily/liquidy tahini! The texture will be all screwy and not good if you do that. For realz!)

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Nutrition Facts

Nutritional score: 73 out of 100
  • This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
  • This recipe is low in Calories.
  • This recipe is a good source of Riboflavin.
  • This recipe is a noteworthy source of Protein, and Dietary Fiber.

Amounts per 69 g (2 oz) suggested serving

NameAmount% Daily
Calories 387 16 %
Protein 4 g 7 %
Fat 34 g 42 %
Carbohydrates 22 g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 5 g 14 %
Calcium 89 mg 9 %
Iron 1.1 mg 8 %
Sodium 166 mg 7 %
Source: The Rawtarian, USDA

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These are excellent & VERY easy. My husband likes them as we'll. I added a little wheat germ & flax meal to the second batch I made & couldn't tell any difference. Reminds me of a Samoa Girl Scout cookie.

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Pay's Review

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would it be ok to use cacao powder ? what do you think, and how much if yes?

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Rhinda, I think you've invented another awesome sound recipe by the sounds of it! Genius substitutions.

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Thank you for this great post. Your ketchup recipe is a staple in my kitchen! I just made another batch yesterday ?
Regards
Rose Martine

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Is coconut oil normally solid or liquid? You mentioned liquid for the recipe. Are there two kinds?

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CatherineR's Review

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These are sinfully rich and delicious! I'm not a tahini fan so I was very skeptical that I'd like the taste, but they're fantastic. I agree with Ginny who commented that it has a rice krispie taste.

Though they would've been great as-is, I personally added sorghum flour and then added more maple syrup/salt: this added bulk, and cut down on the fat per serving (ok, namely, I had sorghum flour that I needed to use). I could also see mixing in oats to achieve a similar effect. It's a super versatile base, so there are many possibilities! Lovely recipe. Another winner.

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Hi Catherine,

I feel you on the tahini factor. It is pretty bitter and odd tasting on its own, but you can't taste it in this recipe at all - although its creaminess is absolutely necessary for this recipe. It's kind of like traditional dairy butter - not something you want to eat on its own, but definitely a delicious addition!

Genius idea about the sorghum flour - I've never used it, but I love the idea of bulking it up with lower calorie ingredients.

Keep the ideas coming!

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adriana's Review

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Absolutely surprisingly delicious!!! Even my father loved them...he normaly doesnt like anything sweet, that I make.
Thank you Laura Jane, you are a genius.

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Now that's what we call a success, Adriana!

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nayoung's Review

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This is the recipe that made me discard all of my skepticisms of your 'simple' recipes.
Now i know simple works. :D

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Yay! I'm glad you agree, Nayoung!

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Awesome, Patricia! :)

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Ginny's Review

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Dunno if I made them wrong or not, but they taste almost just like Rice Krispy treats to me.....which is AWESOME, I will be making them again :)

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Lol Ginny!

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Can I use vanilla powder instead of drops?

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Sure thing Chrissie, go for it

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I just recently went raw and was craving something cake batter like, these hit the spot! So yummy! I added pecans to the top of mine, and now I can't stop eating them :D

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Mmm, perfect, Chelsea! :)

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Kari's Review

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I consider this more of a macaroon than a cookie drop. That said, the flavor is good, but there's too much sugar in this recipe for my liking. My reason for seeking delicious raw vegan desserts is to avoid refined flour and sugar. In my second attempt at this recipe, I substituted one cup of shredded coconut with one cup almond meal, decreased the maple syrup to 1/4 cup and added raw chocolate bits. Your raw vegan brownie recipe is still my favorite :)

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Brownies are the classic go-to recipe, it seems! Thanks for sharing, Kari!

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chace_Liotti's Review

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Don't like sweets much myself . But I do love nuts and coconut . I cut the salt and used less sweet . Still very good .

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Mmm, thanks for sharing that! I'm glad you tweaked the recipe to suit!

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Lauren's Review

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made dehydrated "macaroons" and added the juice and zest of a lime. great recipe!

*the coconut oil dehydrated fine- made them nice and chewy

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They sound yummy, Lauren!

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Can u use coconut nectar instead if the other sweeteners u have suggested?

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Hi Sarah, I have never used coconut nectar myself, but if it sweetens like the other sweeteners then go for it!

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Very good! Husband wants me to try recipe with nuts instead of shredded coconut next time.

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