Description
These Raspberry White Chocolate Almond Flour Cookies are a delightful gluten-free treat combining the nutty richness of almond flour and almond butter with the sweet burst of fresh raspberries and creamy vegan white chocolate. Perfectly soft and chewy with a delicate crunch from milled flaxseed, these cookies are easy to make and ideal for a wholesome snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons milled flaxseed
- 1 cup smooth almond butter
- 1 cup soft brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or ½ vanilla pod)
- ⅓ cup fresh raspberries
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup ground almonds (or almond flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Add-ins
- 2.5 oz vegan white chocolate (*see notes)
Other
- 4 teaspoons water (for flax egg)
Instructions
- Prepare Flax Egg: Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine the milled flaxseeds with 4 teaspoons of water, stir, and let it sit for 5 minutes until it thickens to create a flax egg.
- Chop White Chocolate: Roughly chop the vegan white chocolate and set it aside for later use in the dough and as a topping.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond butter and soft brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the flax egg and vanilla extract, then whisk briefly to incorporate all ingredients.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the baking soda, sea salt, and ground almonds to the wet mixture. Use a spatula to stir everything together until the dough is evenly combined.
- Add White Chocolate to Dough: Fold in two-thirds of the chopped white chocolate pieces, kneading gently to distribute them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into golf ball-sized balls and place them spaced at least 2 inches apart on the prepared baking tray. Gently flatten each ball into a disc using the back of a spoon. This recipe yields 10 medium or 8 large cookies.
- Add Toppings: Place a few fresh raspberries sparingly on top of each cookie to avoid excess moisture and stud the cookies with the remaining white chocolate pieces.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies have spread and are lightly browned around the edges.
- Create Clean Edges: Remove the tray from the oven. While the cookies are still hot, use a large round cookie cutter to gently press around each cookie to define a clean, uniform edge.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes. Then carefully slide the parchment paper with the cookies onto a cooling rack and let them cool for an additional 15-20 minutes to reach room temperature.
- Store: Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
Notes
- Use vegan white chocolate to keep these cookies dairy-free and suitable for vegan diets.
- Handle fresh raspberries sparingly to prevent excess moisture that can alter the cookie texture.
- Ground almonds or almond flour can be used interchangeably based on preference or availability.
- Whisking almond butter and brown sugar thoroughly ensures a smooth cookie dough.
- Creating the flax egg is essential as it acts as a binder, replacing eggs in this vegan recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American