Giant Double Chocolate Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan)
These giant double chocolate cookies take no time to whip up and taste like a fudge-like brownie but in cookie form. Simple ingredients mean these are vegan, gluten free, and dairy free.
Servings: 2
Calories: 311kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
- Add ground flax seed and water to a medium size mixing bowl. Set aside for 2-3 minutes until gel forms.
- Add the almond flour, almond butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to the flax egg. Mix well with a wooden spoon. (Dough will be wet/soft.)
- Stir in the vegan chocolate chips.
- Divide dough into two and spread onto baking sheet. Bake for 22-24 minutes or until top is cracked and no longer looks wet.
- Allow to cook completely on baking sheet to allow them to firm up before eating or transferring to a container to store.
Notes
Don't want to make giant cookies? You can also make 6 small cookies from this batter, but reduce the bake time to 10-12 minutes. The smaller cookies are softer than the giant ones, but just as tasty. Make sure to allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet for best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 Cookie | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 7.5g | Fat: 17.5g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14.5g | Sodium: 225mg | Fiber: 4.5g | Sugar: 21g