Hawaiian Paradise Cookies

Ingredients

1 pkg Namaste Foods Brownies Mix
2 eggs
½ cup oil
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp.xanthan gum
¼ cup water (can substitute coconut cream or coconut milk, if desired)
1½ cups flaked coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted if you like

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350° F. Lightly spray or grease cookie sheets.
2. Combine Brownie mix, xanthan gum and baking soda in mixing bowl. Separately combine eggs, oil and water and mix well. Add wet ingredients to dry and blend thoroughly. Stir in coconut and macadamia nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto cookie sheet.
3. Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until tops of cookies start to crack.

Variations

• Ingredient Info: Coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is classified as a "functional food" because it provides many health benefits beyond its nutritional content.