Description
Crunchy oat cookies topped with rich dark chocolate almond clusters—each bite delivers a satisfying snap, creamy melt, and nutty crunch, perfect for a decadent yet wholesome treat.
Ingredients
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- For the cookie base:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the chocolate almond topping:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted almonds (optional, for extra crunch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine oats, almond flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Stir in melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla until dough forms.
- Scoop and press dough into round cookie shapes (about 2 1/2 inches wide). Place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 20-second bursts, stirring between until smooth.
- Stir sliced almonds (and chopped almonds if using) into melted chocolate.
- Spoon chocolate-almond mixture on top of each cookie. Chill in the refrigerator until set (about 20–30 minutes).
- Store in an airtight container in a cool place or fridge.
Notes
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep the recipe vegan.
- Toasted almonds add extra depth of flavor to the topping.
- Cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg