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Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies – The Perfect Vegan Treat
Chocolatey, nutty, and so easy to make – these Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies are the ultimate snack for anyone who loves healthy indulgence. With a base of oats, hazelnut butter, cocoa powder, and date paste, they strike the perfect balance between sweetness and nutty flavor. Chopped hazelnuts as a topping add the perfect crunch!
Perfect as a snack, with coffee, or for a guilt-free treat – you’ll love these cookies!
Ingredients
- 100 gram oats (finely ground or as flour)
- 80 gram hazelnut butter
- 3 tablespoon cocoa powder (unsweeten)
- 100 gram date paste (r soaked dates, blended into a paste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoon plant-based milk (if needed)
- 50 gram hazelnuts (chopped, for topping)
Instructions
- Combine oats, cocoa powder, date paste, hazelnut butter, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix well. If the dough feels too dry, gradually add plant-based milk until you achieve a moldable consistency.
- Divide the dough into about 12 equal portions, roll into balls, flatten slightly, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the chopped hazelnuts evenly over the cookies and press them in lightly.
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F) and bake for about 12–15 minutes until the cookies are firm.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Tips
- Extra chocolate flavor: Add a handful of vegan chocolate chips to the dough.
- Variation: Swap the chopped hazelnuts for almonds or walnuts.
- Storage: Keep the cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days – perfect for meal prep!
The combination of chocolatey flavor and nutty aroma makes these cookies irresistible. They’re not only healthy but also packed with wholesome ingredients that give you energy. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or as a thoughtful gift – these cookies are always a hit!
Enjoy your meal and share your creations with me by tagging @vegan_franzi on social media or using the hashtag #gonut.
