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Chocolate Ohs! Sandwich Cookies

By Kelly · 2 Comments

The sweet sandwich everyone loves!

Love chocolate sandwich cookies? Try this healthier real food version that everyone can enjoy guilt-free, whether they’re living gluten-free or not.

Feeling a bit nostalgic about those popular chocolate sandwich cookies that most of us grew up eating, I decided to create a healthier whole food version that everyone can enjoy guilt-free, whether they’re living gluten-free or not.

In fact, “Oh my goodness, these are amazing!” is a common exclamation you’ll hear when sharing these delightful little grain-free treats with family and friends. That’s why I’ve affectionately named them “Chocolate Ohs!”

Options are always a good thing, so there are lots of ways you can create tasty sandwich cookies using this simple recipe. For the holidays, I love making “Peppermint Pattie” Sandwich Cookies. I just add a few of drops of pure peppermint essential oil (or peppermint extract) to my Sweet Vanilla Icing for a festive minty-sandwich cookie everyone loves!

Love chocolate sandwich cookies? Try this healthier real food version that everyone can enjoy guilt-free, whether they’re living gluten-free or not.

These little cookies are also scrumptious with a creamy dollop of tasty Nut Butter Filling (see the recipe notes below). And for the chocoholics out there, you can go big with a heaping helping of my Chocolate Ganache sandwiched between two of these little cookies. Wowie! So good!

Love chocolate sandwich cookies? Try this healthier real food version that everyone can enjoy guilt-free, whether they’re living gluten-free or not.This delightful recipe is just one of more than 100 irresistible grain-free, dairy-free recipes in my new cookbook – Everyday Grain-Free Baking!

From breads, biscuits and muffins to savory snacks and decadent treats, you’ll find step-by-step instructions, beautiful color photographs and helpful tips & tidbits to make all of your GF baking adventures a delicious success!

Click here to get a SNEAK PEEK of the book!

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Chocolate Ohs Sandwich Cookies (grain-free, dairy-free option)

Yield: 1 dozen sandwich cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (or palm shortening)
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup, plus 1 Tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg white

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter (or palm shortening), melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla.
  3. Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, blend together until smooth and creamy. Then mix in the egg white until well incorporated.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix well to combine. Chill the dough for 30 minutes in the fridge.
  5. While the dough is chilling, preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Once the dough is chilled, scoop out 1 rounded tablespoon and roll it into a ball. Place each dough ball onto the parchment-lined baking sheet two-inches apart. Use the palm of your hand to slightly flatten each cookie into a circle.
  7. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until lightly browned along edges. Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
  8. Once the cookies are completely cool, place filling of your choice (see ideas below) between 2 of the chocolate cookies to form a cookie sandwich. Enjoy!

Notes

To create Vanilla Cream-Filled Sandwich Cookies, use my dairy-free Sweet Vanilla Icing to fill the cookies. If you’d like to create Peppermint Pattie Cookies, simply add a few drops of pure peppermint essential oil (or peppermint extract) to the vanilla icing before filling the cookies. For a firmer cookie filling, place cookie sandwiches on a serving plate. Cover and place in fridge so the filling can further harden.

To create a scrumptious Nut Butter Filling, combine 1/3 cup of roasted nut butter of your choice with 1/4 cup honey and 2 tablespoons of coconut flour. Some nut butters contain more oil than others, so if the mixture doesn’t form a stiff dough, continue to add 1 teaspoon of coconut flour at a time until the mixture comes together like cookie dough. Then, pull off a little piece of the dough, roll into a ball and press it between 2 cookies to create a nut butter sandwich cookie. Yum!

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Pumpkin Praline Bars from Everyday Grain-Free Baking

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With their fall-inspired spices paired with rich pumpkin flavor and light, moist texture, these easy-to-make Pumpkin Praline Bars are an absolute favorite!

With just one taste, your family and friends will be amazed at just how delicious gluten-free, grain-free baking can be! With their aromatic fall-inspired spices paired with rich pumpkin flavor and light, moist texture, these easy-to-make Pumpkin Praline Bars are an absolute fall favorite!

Developing healthy and delicious recipes the whole family will enjoy – whether they’re living gluten-free or not – is a real passion of mine. It’s the reason I spent an entire year developing, writing and photographing my first published cookbook, Everyday Grain-Free Baking.

With their fall-inspired spices paired with rich pumpkin flavor and light, moist texture, these easy-to-make Pumpkin Praline Bars are an absolute favorite!

With their fall-inspired spices paired with rich pumpkin flavor and light, moist texture, these easy-to-make Pumpkin Praline Bars are an absolute favorite!From breads, biscuits and muffins to savory snacks and decadent treats, you’ll find more than 100 irresistible grain-free, dairy-free recipes, as well as step-by-step instructions, beautiful color photographs and helpful tips & tidbits to make all of your GF baking adventures a delicious success!

Click here to get a SNEAK PEEK of the book!

P.S. The lovely linens featured in these photos are courtesy of my friends at Hen House Linens. I just adore their beautiful table linens, and even more so, their mission to make mealtimes special by adding a touch of warmth and beauty to the table.

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Pumpkin Praline Bars (Grain-Free, Dairy-Free)

Yield: 9 bars

Recipe courtesy of Everyday Grain-Free Baking

Ingredients

    Pumpkin Bars
  • 1 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1 tsp coconut flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pecan Praline Topping
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup pecan pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil an 8x8-inch baking dish; set aside.
  2. For the pumpkin bars: In a small bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add the pumpkin, honey, eggs, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and continue whisking until thoroughly combined. Add the batter to the prepared baking dish and use an offset spatula to even out the top.
  5. For the pecan topping: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, honey and cinnamon. Add the pecan pieces and toss well to coat.
  6. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly across the top of the pumpkin bar batter, making sure to gently press it into the batter a bit.
  7. Bake for 22-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool before cutting into bars. Enjoy!
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Cranberry Orange Cookies

By Kelly · 4 Comments

Wanna bake some cookies together?

There's nothing better than doing some holiday baking with family. And these grain free cranberry orange cookies are the perfect thing to make with everyone from old to young!

Ever wonder why baking cookies is such a treasured past time? There’s just something indescribable about this simple tradition that warms hearts and tantalizes tastebuds. I’m certain this is why there are so many varieties of holiday cookies from classic favorites like sugar cookie cut-outs and gingersnaps to fancy little jam-filled thumbprint cookies.

Personally, I think cranberries and oranges are a timeless combination. The slight pucker-up-tanginess of chewy dried cranberries pairs perfectly with the sweet citrusy flavor of fresh orange zest to create a scrumptious cookie that’s certain to become a newfound favorite!

There's nothing better than doing some holiday baking with family. And these grain free cranberry orange cookies are the perfect thing to make with everyone from old to young!

These festive grain-free cookies are so simple to make, and once you’ve been smitten by their irresistible aroma and flavor, I’m sure you’ll agree these little gems aren’t just for the holidays. They’re perfect for anytime you’d like to treat your loved ones to a heavenly little cookie made with wholesome ingredients and a whole lot of love!

There's nothing better than doing some holiday baking with family. And these grain free cranberry orange cookies are the perfect thing to make with everyone from old to young!

P.S. The lovely table linens featured in these photos are courtesy of my friends at Hen House Linens. I just adore their beautiful linens, and even more so, their mission to make mealtimes special by adding a touch of warmth and beauty to the table.

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Cranberry Orange Cookies

Yield: 1 1/2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups blanched almond flour
  • 1 tsp coconut flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened, (or palm shortening)
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 Tbsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add the butter (or palm shortening), coconut oil, honey, orange zest and cinnamon. Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, blend together until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix well to combine. Then add the shredded coconut, continuing to mix until well combined.
  5. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the dried cranberries. Then drop the dough by rounded spoonfuls at least two inches apart onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Use your fingers to slightly flatten the cookies.
  6. Bake for 8-9 minutes, until golden brown along edges. Allow the cookies to completely cool on the cookie sheet, as they will be very soft and crumbly when hot. Once cooled, they transform into the ultimate deliciously chewy holiday treat!
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