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Almond-Choco-Caramel Cookies – Indulgence Without Compromise
These Almond-Choco-Caramel Cookies are the perfect snack when you’re craving something sweet that’s healthy, vegan, and free from refined sugar. The base of almond butter, date paste, and cocoa powder creates a delicious combination of chocolate and caramel, while chopped almonds as a topping add the perfect crunch.
Quick to make and irresistibly delicious – ideal as a treat, with coffee, or as a gift for friends.
Ingredients
- 150 gram almond butter
- 120 gram date paste (or soaked dates, blended into a paste)
- 3 tablespoon cocoa powder (unsweeten)
- 80 gram oats (finely ground or as flour)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoon water (if needed)
- 50 gram chopped almonds (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine almond butter, date paste, cocoa powder, oat flour, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix well. If the dough feels too dry, gradually add water until it reaches a moldable consistency.
- Divide the dough into about 10 equal portions, roll them into balls, flatten slightly, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Evenly sprinkle the chopped almonds over the cookies and press them in lightly.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for about 12–15 minutes, until the cookies are slightly firm.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack. This will make them perfectly crispy.
Notes
Tips
- Extra Sweetness: Add a handful of vegan chocolate chips to the dough.
- Variation: Swap the chopped almonds for hazelnuts or shredded coconut.
- Storage: Keep the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days – if they last that long! 😉
Chocolatey, nutty, caramel-like – these cookies have it all! They’re not only incredibly delicious but also free from refined sugar and packed with healthy ingredients. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings guilt-free.
Enjoy your meal and share your creations with me by tagging @vegan_franzi on social media or using the hashtag #gonut.
