Almond Coconut Bliss Cookies
A delightful fusion of nutty richness and subtle coconut flavor, these cookies strike a harmonious balance between indulgence and health-consciousness. Perfectly golden and subtly sweet, each bite offers a satisfying texture and a touch of elegance.
Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar-free powdered sugar substitute
- ½ tsp. almond extract
- ⅓ cup chopped almonds
- 8 tbsp. salted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 12 whole almonds
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- ⅓ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, powdered sugar substitute, baking powder, softened butter, eggs, and almond extract, mixing thoroughly to create a cohesive dough.
- Incorporate the coconut flakes, chopped almonds, and chocolate chips by gently folding them into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Portion the dough into 12 equal mounds, shaping them into round cookies and arranging them evenly spaced on the baking sheet.
- Garnish each cookie with a whole almond pressed lightly into the center.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing.