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Cashew Butter Cookies with Cacao Frosting (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, these Cashew Butter Cookies with Cacao Frosting are cookies you can feel good about eating!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 6 cookies
Calories: 410 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Cashew Butter Cookies
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar free maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cashew butter
  • 1/3 cup almond butter
  • 1/2 cup chia seeds
For the Cacao Frosting
  • 1/8 cup cacao powder
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar free maple syrup Liquid
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoon almond butter Runny*
  • 1 Tablespoon almond milk

Instructions

For the Cashew Butter Cookies
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick silicone baking mats.
  2. Combine all cookie ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric hand mixer on low to medium speed to blend until smooth.
  3. Use a cookie scoop to portion out even-sized balls of batter. No need to press down, as the batter will “settle” on its own.
  4. Bake for 17 minutes at 350°F.
  5. Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool completely while still on the baking sheet.
For the Cacao Frosting
  1. In a small bowl, stir together all the frosting ingredients until smooth.
  2. Using a silicone spatula, portion and spread the frosting on top of the cookies.

Notes

  • TIP: Be sure to use a mixer as opposed to simply stirring with a spoon or you’ll end up with chunky cookies.
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  • *By “runny almond butter” I’m referring to the top of the jar where the oil sits versus the hardened part at the end of the container. You can stir a bit so that it’s not ALL oil, but try to get the more liquid part of the almond butter to ensure that your frosting is a smooth consistency.

Nutrition Information

Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 22mg (1%) Potassium 395mg (11%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 201mg (20%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410

% Daily Value*

Calories 410kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 22mg 1%
Potassium 395mg 8%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 40IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 201mg 20%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.