Hidden Gem “Butter” Cookies

April 15, 2011 by Leanne Vogel August 25, 2017

These cookies may look like your average run-of-the-mill cookie from the outside, but don’t let that fool you. One bite and you’ll be welcomed to a soft and sweet date center!

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups almond flour
• 3 medjool dates, pitted, quartered and rolled into a ball
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1 flax egg [1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoon water]
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon celtic sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat. Set side.
2. In a small bowl, whisk almond flour, sugar, and salt until combined.
3. In a larger bowl, combine coconut oil, flax egg and vanilla extract. Add dry to wet and mix until incorporated.
4. Separate dough into 2 balls, cover with parchment paper, and place in the freezer for 20 minutes.
5. Once complete, spoon 2 tablespoon of dough in your hand and flatten, then place 1 date ball in the middle and fold the dough over top. Roll the dough in between your hands to make a ball [make sure you can’t see the date!], then press down to make a bit flatter. Place on the prepared cookie sheet and continue with the remaining dough.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
7. Remove from oven and let cool.

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