Description
These Valentine Cookie Cups merge health and indulgence, providing a delightful treat that satisfies your cravings without guilt.
Ingredients
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1 cup almond flour
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 egg (or flax egg for a vegan option)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the melted coconut oil, egg (or flax egg), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Using a spoon, scoop the dough into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup about halfway.
- Sprinkle some dark chocolate chips into each cookie cup, pressing them slightly into the dough.
- Place the muffin tin in your preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Once done, allow the cookie cups to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These cookie cups come together swiftly, making them perfect for last-minute Valentine’s Day preparations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookie cups, Valentine dessert, gluten-free, healthy treats