Mocha Almond Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies are always a treat, but add more chocolate and coffee, and you’ve got a vegan cookie experience that can’t be beat. We recommend starting your day with these vegan chocolate cookies and a cup of strong coffee.
Chocolate chip cookies are always a treat, but add more chocolate and coffee, and you’ve got a vegan cookie experience that can’t be beat. We recommend starting your day with these vegan chocolate cookies and a cup of strong coffee.

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Mocha Almond Cookies

Makes 2-1/2 dozen

Ingredients:

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• 3 cups blanched almond flour

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• 1/3 cup cocoa powder

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• 2-2/3 tablespoons finely ground coffee

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• 1 teaspoon baking soda

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• 1 teaspoon salt

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• 2/3 cup coconut oil, warmed

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• 2/3 cup agave nectar

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• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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• 1 teaspoon pure almond extract

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• 1 cup chopped dark chocolate

Directions:

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

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2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, ground coffee, baking soda and salt.

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3. In a small bowl, whisk together coconut oil, agave and vanilla

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4. Pour coconut oil mixture into flour mixutre and stir until moistened.

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5. Stir in dark chocolate.

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6. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto a parchment lined baking sheet

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7. Bake for 8 minutes, rotating sheets after 4 minutes.

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8. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes then serve warm.

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