When thinking of giving a gift on Valentine’s Day, why not bake a treat filled with ingredients that are good for your loved one?
I’ve been having fun experimenting with this wonderful cookie recipe, and decided to create a Valentine’s Day cookie with almond flour, pure cocoa powder, and date molasses. Date molasses has slightly less sugar than agave or maple syrup, making it a little healthier, but noticeably less sweet. Almonds are a uniquely nutritious nut that is low in fat, high in vitamin E, and calcium. However you choose to play with this recipe, it will be free of refined sweeteners, oil, dairy, eggs, or refined carbohydrates.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups finely ground almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (non-alkaline)
- 1/3 cup pure date molasses, maple syrup, or agave (plus 2-4 additional tablespoons)
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or pre-heat a baking stone.
- Whisk the almond flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder together in a medium mixing bowl.
- Pour in the date molasses and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed. If the cookie dough seems too dry add a little more sweetener one tablespoon at a time.
- Make small balls of dough in your hands and place them onto the prepared baking surface. Press the dough down and shape into a heart, or desired shape.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Enjoy!