Chocolate Chip Cookies (chewy)

Yield: 20 cookies

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

pinch salt

1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped

flaky sea salt (optional)

1. In a mixer or large bowl, mix the butter and sugars.

2. Add egg and vanilla and mix to combine.

3. Add flour, baking soda, and salt and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

4. Fold in chocolate.

5. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

6. Using a cookie scoop, form dough into balls (approximately 1.5 tbsp of dough).

7. Place on prepared baking sheets and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

8. Preheat oven to 350F. Bake for 10-11 minutes until the edges are golden brown.

9. Remove from oven and sprinkle with sea salt. Cool for 5 minutes.

https://asassyspoon.com/chocolate-chip-cookies/

Peanut Butter Cookies (gluten-free, dairy-free)

Yield: 3 dozen

1 cup peanut butter

5 tbsp melted coconut oil

1 cup coconut sugar (or half brown sugar)

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup almond flour

6 tbsp coconut flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/3 cup chocolate chips

sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, coconut oil, coconut sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well combined, smooth and creamy.

3. Add in almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well combined.

4. Fold in the chocolate chips.

5. Drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, placing dough 2 inches apart.

6. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes.

7. As soon as cookies come out of the oven, sprinkle them with a little sea salt. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing.

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-peanut-butter-cookies/

Shortbread Cookies

Yield: 15 cookies

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 tsp kosher salt

2/3 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

2 cups all-purpose flour

optional: sparkling, superfine, or granulated sugar, for sprinkling

1. Preheat the oven to 325F. Line an 8x8 square pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, stir butter until it is the texture of mayonnaise.

3. Add the salt, sugar, and vanilla and stir to combine.

4. Add the flour and stir just until the flour is absorbed. The dough will still be lumpy.

5. Press dough into prepared baking pan.

6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the edges begin to brown.

7. Cut into squares, bars, or wedges while still warm. Sprinkle with some sguar, if using.

https://alexandracooks.com/2021/12/18/simple-classic-shortbread-a-ted-lasso-biscuit-box-for-gifting/

Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Yield: 12

1/2 cup unsweetenend applesauce

2 tbsp peanut butter

2 tbsp maple syrup

1 cup large flake oats

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 medium apple, peeled, cored, grated (largest hole on the grater)

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the applesauce, maple syrup, and peanut butter until smooth.

3. Add in oats and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.

4. Fold the grated apple into the mixture until combined.

5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and place them prepared baking sheet. Flatten and shape the cookies because they will not change shape while baking.

6. Form dough into balls and arrange on prepared baking sheets allowing space for the cookies to expand. Sprinkle the tops of each with a few flecks of sea salt.

7. Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until just turning golden.

8. Let cool completely before serving.

https://feedingtinybellies.com/cinnamon-apple-oatmeal-cookies/#recipe

Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Yield: 2 dozen

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup coconut sugar

2 tsp molasses (or maple syrup)

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

8 oz dark chocolate bar, chopped

sea salt (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. With a hand or stand mixer, cream the butter and sugars together until smooth, about 1 minute.

3. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla and mix again for about 30 seconds.

4. Add flour, baking soda, and salt and mix until fully combined and a dough forms.

5. Fold in chocolate chunks with a wooden spoon.

6. Form dough into balls and arrange on prepared baking sheets allowing space for the cookies to expand. Sprinkle the tops of each with a few flecks of sea salt.

7. Bake cookies for 7 to 8 minutes, until just turning golden.

8. Cool cookies on trays for 2 minutes, then transfer them to racks.

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/absolutely-epic-chocolate-chunk-cookies/

Breakfast Cookies (Beyond Nourished)

Yield: 2 dozen

1 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats

1/4 cup almond flour

1/3 cup pecans, chopped

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

1/4 cup sesame seeds

3 tbsp chia seeds

1/4 cup shredded coconut

1/4 cup dried fruit

1/4 cup chocolate chips

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup maple syrup

1/3 cup nut butter

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 egg (or flax egg)

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients together.

3. In another bowl, combine all wet ingredients together.

4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Mix well.

5. Let sit for 15 to 30 minutes.

6. Scoop 1/4 cup portions onto prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly.

7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown on the bottom.


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Peanut Butter Cookies

Yield: 2 dozen

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 cup peanut butter

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1 egg

1 tbsp milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1 tbsp sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine.

3. In another large bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter together until fluffy.

4. Add the sugars together and beat until smooth.

5. Add egg, milk, and vanilla and mix to combine.

6. Add flour mixture and mix until combined, but do not overmix.

7. Stir in chocolate chips.

8. Place sprinkling sugar on a plate.

9. Form dough into balls and into sugar. Arrange on prepared baking sheets allowing space for the cookies to expand.

10. Use a fork to lightly indent with a criss-cross pattern.

11. Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until just turning golden.

12. Cool cookies on trays for 2 minutes, then transfer them to racks.

https://smittenkitchen.com/2007/12/peanut-butter-cookies/

Banana Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yield: 24

2 cups almond flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/3 cup chocolate chips

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

1 ripe banana, mashed

1/3 cup almond milk

1/4 cup almond butter

1 tbsp coconut oil, melted

1 tbsp maple syrup

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, baking powder, salt, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Stir to combine.

3. In a separate large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.

4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet, and mix to combine.

5. Using a tablespoon, spoon cookies onto prepared baking sheets.

6. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

https://thefeedfeed.com/upbeetandkaleingit/vegan-chocolate-chip-walnut-cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies (No-Bake)

Yield: 12

1 cup rolled oats

1 pinch salt

3/4 cup medjool dates

1/2 cup natural salted peanut butter

1. Add oats and salt to a food processor and process into a flour.

2. Add dates and blend for 30 seconds more or until finely chopped.

3. Add peanut butter and blend until a dough forms.

4. Scoop out 1-tablespoon amounts of dough and carefully form into cookies. Place on a parchment-lined pan or tray.

5. Use the back of a fork to create a cross hatch on the top of the cookies.

6. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 1 month.

https://minimalistbaker.com/3-ingredient-no-bake-peanut-butter-cookies/

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yield: 2 dozen

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

5/8 cups light brown sugar

1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp granulated sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp baking soda

3/4 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp salt

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate

sea salt (optional)

1. With a hand or stand mixer, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.

2. Add egg and vanilla and mix to combine.

3. Add baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix until fully combined.

4. Add flour all at once and mix it until combined, but do not overmix.

5. Add chocolate and stir to incorporate.

6. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in fridge for a minimum of 24 hours and up to 72 hours.

7. Preheat oven to 350F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

8. Form dough into balls and arrange on prepared baking sheets allowing space for the cookies to expand. Sprinkle the tops of each with a few flecks of sea salt.

9. Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until just turning golden.

10. Cool cookies on trays for 10 minutes, then transfer them to racks.

https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/06/the-consummate-chocolate-chip-cookie-revisited/

Rosemary Lemon Shortbread

Yield: 30 cookies

1 cup sugar

1 tbsp lemon zest

2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp vanilla

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a food processor, pulse the sugar with the lemon zest and rosemary until well combined. Remove 2 tablespoons of the sugar mixture and reserve.

3. Add the butter, salt, and vanilla to the food processor with the sugar and pulse until combined.

4. Add the flour, 1 cup at a time, pulsing to combine after each addition. Continue to pulse until a dough comes together.

5. Turn dough out onto a surface dusted with flour and shape into a flat disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.

6. Roll the dough 1/2-inch thick and cut into shapes. Place the cookies on prepared baking sheets (the cookies will expand slightly) and sprinkle with reserved sugar. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Allow to cool to room temperature.

https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/ina-gartens-shortbread-cookies/17446/ https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/rosemary-lemon-shortbread-cookies/19731/

Chocolate Chip Cookies (Keto)

Yield: 12

1/2 cup salted butter, melted

3/4 cup erythritol

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 egg

1 1/2 cups almond flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the butter and erythritol. Stir to combine.

3. Add the vanilla and egg. Stir to combine.

4. Add the almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine.

5. Add the chocolate chips. Stir to combine.

6. Divide and shape the dough into 12 balls (or use a small ice cream scoop). Place on prepared baking tray, and bake for 10 minutes.

7. Allow to cool fully before serving. Keep in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

https://www.fatforweightloss.com.au/keto-chocolate-chip-cookies/

Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies

Yield: 24

1 1/4 cup oats

1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup butter

3/4 cup dark brown sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

3/4 cup shredded coconut

3.5 oz semi-sweet 70% chocolate, coarsely chopped

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. In bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and brown sugar together until smooth.

4. Add in eggs and vanilla. Beat again for 2 minutes or until smooth.

5. Add oat mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.

6. Gently add in coconut and chocolate chunks.

7. Drop dough with cookie scoop or by large rounded tablespoons onto prepared sheet. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until edges just begin to turn a golden brown.

8. Remove from oven and let cool a few minutes on baking sheet. Transfer to wire rack to finish cooling.

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/chewy-chocolate-chunk-coconut-oatmeal-cookies-made-with-coconut-oil/

Lemon Poppyseed Cookies

Yield: 12 cookies

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled

1/3 cup sugar

1 egg

1/2 tbsp lemon juice

1/4 tsp almond extract⠀

zest of 1 lemon

1 cup almond flour

2 tbsp coconut flour

1 tbsp poppy seeds

1/4 tsp baking soda⠀

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional for rolling the cookies)

Glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 tbsp lemon juice, plus more if necessary

1 tsp lemon zest

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the wet ingredients - coconut oil, sugar, egg, lemon juice, almond extract, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth.

3. Add in the almond flour, coconut flour, poppy seeds, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine.

4. Let dough sit for 5 minutes.

5. Roll into 12 balls. Optional: roll each ball in a bit of sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Gently flatten slightly with your hand.

6. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. Let cool completely on baking sheet.

7. To make the glaze, mix together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Spoon about a 1/2 tablespoon over each cookie.

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/paleo-lemon-poppyseed-cookies/

Banana Coconut Bites

Yield: 15

3 ripe banana, mashed

3 tbsp coconut oil

3/4 cup canned coconut milk

1 tbsp water

2 tbsp coconut manna

1 cup coconut flour

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp ground cinnamon

pinch salt

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl.

3. Spoon 1-inch drops of the dough onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes.

Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies (Sugar-Free)

Yield: 12

1 cup almond butter

4 tbsp cocoa powder

1/2 cup granulated sweetener (erythritol or monkfruit)

1 egg

3 tbsp almond milk, if needed

1/4 cup (sugar free) chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, mix almond butter, cocoa powder, granulated sweetener, and the egg with a fork until well-combined.

3. If the mix is crumbly, thin it with almond milk. Start with one tablespoon and add up to three tablespoons if needed. The batter should look fudgy and soft, but not runny.

4. Add chocolate chips and stir to combine.

5. Roll dough into balls and press them into cookies. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

6. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until the tops of the cookies begin to show little cracks. They will be very soft when straight out of the oven. Let them cool completely before handling.

https://sugarfreelondoner.com/almond-butter-brownie-cookies/

Snickerdoodles

Yield: 12

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

1/3 cup cane sugar

1 egg, room temperature

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups almond flour

2 tbsp coconut flour

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/8 tsp salt

2 tbsp cane sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, add coconut oil, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir to combine.

3. Add almond flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir until dough forms.

4. In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon.

5. Use your hands to roll dough into tablespoon sized balls, then flatten slightly into cookies. Roll each cookie into cinnamon-sugar mixture.

6. Place on prepared cookie sheet and bake for 9 to 11 minutes. Remove from oven, transfer to a wire rack and allow cookies to cool completely.

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/grain-free-snickerdoodles/

Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yield: 12

1/3 cup coconut flour

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

1/4 cup maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt

2 eggs

1/3 cup chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and eggs until a uniform batter is created. The batter will start off a bit runny, but will thicken as the coconut flour starts to absorb the moisture.

3. Add chocolate chips, and stir to combine.

4. Using your hands, shape the dough into cookies. These cookies will not spread on their own, so shape them how you'd like them to turn out.

5. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Allow to cool on the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

https://detoxinista.com/coconut-flour-chocolate-chip-cookies-grain-free/

Vanilla Macaroons

Yield: 15

1 cup almond flour

1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup coconut butter, melted

2 tsp vanilla extract

3 1/2 oz dark chocolate

1 tsp coconut oil

1. Preheat the oven to 275F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Line a large plate with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, stir together almond flour, coconut, salt, cinnamon, maple syrup, coconut butter, and vanilla extract until throughly combined. The dough will be thick and sticky.

3. Scoop a tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. Place onto prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the dough, setting about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.

4. Bake for 15 minutes, then rotate the pan and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more, until the macaroons are a bit golden around the edges. Watch them closely during the last 5 to 10 minutes.

5. Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

6. Using a double boiler, melt the chocolate and coconut oil together over low-medium heat, stirring frequently until smooth.

7. Dip the flat base of each cooled macaroon into the chocolate and twirl the macaroon until the base is coated in chocolate. As you dip them, place each macaroon onto the parchment paper-lined plate, upside down, so the chocolate coating is facing upward. Freeze the macaroons for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened.

8. Flip each macaroon chocolate-side down and drizzle the remaining chocolate on top (reheat the chocolate until liquid, if necessary). Freeze for 5 to 10 minutes, until the chocolate drizzle is firm.

9. Store leftover macaroons in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Freeze for up to 1 month.

https://www.loveandlemons.com/chocolate-dipped-vanilla-bean-macaroons/

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Yield: 15

3/4 cup almond flour

3/4 cup rolled oats

1/3 cup coconut sugar

1/4 cup shredded coconut

1/4 cup raisins (or chocolate chips)

3/4 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 egg (or 1/4 cup aquafaba)

2 tbsp almond butter (or other nut/seed butter)

3 tbsp coconut oil, melted

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together almond flour, oats, sugar, coconut, raisins, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, beat egg (or aquafaba) using a handheld mixer or by whisking vigorously until light and fluffy and loose peaks have formed. (If not whipping, add a little cream of tartar to help them along.)

4. To the egg (aquafaba), add the almond butter, oil, and vanilla. Whisk to combine.

5. Add to dry ingredients and mix until combined. The dough should be firm and semi-tacky. (Optional: cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.)

6. Scoop dough into roughly 2 tablespoon amounts and form into small discs. Place on prepared baking sheet with about a 1-inch gap to allow for spreading. 

7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden brown. 

8. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. 

9. Store leftovers in a loosely sealed container at room temperature up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for 4 days, or in the freezer for 1 month. Storing them in the freezer once cooked will help the retain their crispy exterior.

https://minimalistbaker.com/gluten-free-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/