Chocolate Caramel Coconut Cookies (Slightly Better for You)

I have a major sweet-tooth but try to eat healthy. Here, I compromise (sort of). This recipe contains no refined white sugar; instead, honey and prunes!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 210 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup honey
• 2 large eggs
• 24 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
• ¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup pitted prunes
• 6 ½ teaspoons water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Blend prunes and water together in a blender until smooth. Beat prune puree, butter, and honey together in a bowl until smooth; beat in eggs and vanilla extract.

Step 3

Slowly beat cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into prune mixture; add flour and mix until dough comes together. Divide dough into 24 portions; form 1 dough portion into a ball around 1 caramel. Repeat with remaining dough and caramels. Place finished balls 2-inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle coconut over dough balls.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, about 10 minutes.