Preheat oven to 375°(F). Spray or line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl beat together the coconut oil, brown sugar, and vanilla, beating until well combined. Add in the coconut milk and applesauce and continue mixing until well combined; set aside.
In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; whisk well to combine.
Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and, using a wooden spoon or spatula, stir until ingredients are combined. The batter should be thick. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Scoop mounds of dough, about 3 tablespoons in size, onto the prepared cookie sheet, leaving a few inches between cookies to allow for spreading. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers have set.
Cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.