Description
Delicious Avocado Cookies with Gooey Chocolate Centers
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Gluten-Free Flour (Use all-purpose flour if not gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder (Acts as a leavening agent)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda (Aids in browning)
- 3/4 cup Sugar (Coconut sugar recommended)
- 1 tablespoon Matcha Powder (Adds color and flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Enhances flavor)
- 1/2 cup Coconut Oil (Use melted butter if not vegan)
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil (Adds moisture)
- 1/2 cup Applesauce (Keeps cookies moist)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Deepens flavor)
- 1 large Egg (Use flax egg for vegan alternative)
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips (Choose dairy-free for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon Melted Chocolate (For decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt 3/4 cup chocolate chips together with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, then pour the mixture into molds and refrigerate until firm.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl: gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, matcha powder, and salt.
- Mix in the wet ingredients: add melted coconut oil, olive oil, applesauce, vanilla extract, and the egg to the dry mixture. Stir gently.
- Shape the dough into avocado-like forms and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Insert the cooled chocolate centers into the middle of the cookies as soon as they come out of the oven.
- Melt any remaining chocolate and decorate with a toothpick to create faces.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use different types of chocolate for variety.
- Adjust sweetness based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Avocado Cookies, Vegan Cookies, Gluten-Free Cookies, Healthy Dessert