Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

These no-bake chocolate peanut butter cookies have become my new favorite vegan cookie.  They are quick and simple to make, and so delicious.
Enjoy!

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Makes 1 dozen

Ingredients:

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup coconut oil, measured in solid state
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

Instructions:

1. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
2. Combine peanut butter, maple syrup, salt, and coconut oil in a saucepan and heat, stirring continuously, until melted and well-combined.
3. Stir in vanilla and cocoa powder.
4. Add quick-cooking oats and mix well.  Turn off heat.
5. Add shredded coconut, and stir until combined.
6. Drop cookie-size portions onto prepared baking sheet.
7. Let cool in refrigerator or freezer until hardened.
8. Always serve and keep cold.  These cookies contain coconut oil, which will melt at room temperature.
9. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator or freezer.