Quarantine has required many of us to pick up some new hobbies or practice some old ones to improve them. While I, unfortunately, have to admit I have spent a questionably large amount of my quarantine time on TikTok, I spent some time cooking and baking too. I personally enjoy cooking more, but I made some delicious almond-flour-based cookies that ended up tasting great, so I wanted to share. They’re made with healthier ingredients and have a slightly crisp texture on the outside, and are soft and chewy on the inside. They are flavorful and as all cookies do, go perfectly with a glass of milk. The ingredient list isn’t too long and the prep is simple. The only difficult thing will be trying not to eat them all in one day!
Ingredients:
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1 ¾ cup almond flour
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¼ cup coconut sugar
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ cup maple syrup
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1 egg (use a flax egg to make these cookies vegan!)
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1 tbsp melted coconut oil
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1 tbsp almond milk (add more if the batter appears too thick)
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Chocolate chips or chopped up chocolate bar (I added about 3 tbsp chopped chocolate from an Alter Eco dark chocolate bar)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°
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Combine almond flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
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Add maple syrup, egg, coconut oil, and almond milk to the same bowl and combine.
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Fold in chocolate.
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Roll dough into small ball shapes and place on a lined baking sheet.
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Cook in the oven for ~12-15 minutes; when you can stick a toothpick through the middle and have it come out dry, they’re ready!
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Enjoy!
My favorite sweet treats to bake are the ones that are tasty and simple, and luckily these cookies are both. They’re a great mid-day snack or dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth. And if you want, you can customize the add-ins and mix in some nuts, coconut flakes, or anything else you’d like along with or instead of chocolate. If you’re looking to begin baking more often, this is a great recipe to start with. Once you make them, you can share them with your friends and family or have a few and stash the rest away for yourself later!