Crunchy Almond Seed Chocolate Cookies
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Ingredients
1/2 cup raw sliced almonds {See Notes}
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds (or sunflower seeds)
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes {See Notes}
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 large egg {See Notes}
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
150 grams (5 oz) dark chocolate (I used 70%)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds, unsweetened coconut flakes, honey, egg, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir very well until thoroughly combined.
Scoop out small portions of the mixture using a cookie scoop or a spoon and place on the lined baking sheet. Flatten the cookies using the back of a spoon or your fingers, pressing the almonds, pumpkin seeds, and coconut flakes tightly together.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they get golden around the edges. Cool down completely on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes. This is crucial as the cookies will be very soft when hot and will firm up as they cool.
These cookies tend to stick to the parchment paper. So once they’ve cooled down, slip a knife or straight spatula underneath the cookies to get them off the parchment paper. I find them easier to remove from the baking sheet if they’ve chilled in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
In the meantime, chop dark chocolate into small pieces, place in a shallow bowl, and melt in 30-second intervals in the microwave or using the double boiler method.
Dip the back of the cookies in melted dark chocolate and place on a flat surface lined with parchment paper with the chocolate side up. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt like Maldon, if desired.
Chill the cookies in the fridge for 5 minutes or leave them out at room temperature for about 30 minutes (if not too hot) for the chocolate to firm up. Enjoy and store leftovers in an airtight container over the counter for up to a week, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Description
These crunchy cookies are also gluten free and can be made vegan.
Servings
12
Notes
I made a batch and thought the batter was too thin and a thin edging formed when baked. I made a second batch and added about 2/3 cup of almond flour and it was near perfect. I also spread the melted chocolate on the bottom rather than dipping.
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