C is for Cookie and that’s good enough for me!
These high protein, gluten free cookies hit the spot if you have a sweet tooth. Store them in the freezer and hope they last longer. Chances are, if you have a cookie monster in the house, they won’t!
- Gluten free
- Dairy free
- Vegetarian
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/2 cup tapioca starch
- 1/3 cup cane or coconut sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 2 eggs
- Dark chocolate chips, you choose how many!
Directions:
Make the dough ahead and allow to chill in fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Combine almond flour, tapioca starch, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
- On low heat, melt the coconut oil in a saucepan, and add the vanilla and almond extract and whisk until mixed.
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs.
- Add the melted oil and extracts to the dry ingredients and mix, then add in egg. Combine well.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Store, covered with a clean dishcloth, refrigerated, for at least 30 minutes. When ready to bake,
- Line cookie sheet with parchment.
- Evenly space dough balls on cookie sheet and press down gently to flatten.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and firm.
- Enjoy!
These cookies freeze well when you need a little sweet treat pick me up.
Want more gluten free recipes?
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Banana, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chips with Quinoa and Almond Flour
Gluten Free Pumpkin Oat Muffins
Tapioca Flour Pizza Crust – Gluten Free
Learn more about tapioca and how to use it here.