Chocolate almond cookies Recipe Gluten-free, dairy-free (casein-free).

ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

• 60 ml (4 c. tbsp) cocoa powder
• 65 g (1/3 cup) light olive oil
• 110 g (1/2 cup) maple syrup
• 2 medium eggs (90 g)
• 65 g (1/4 cup) plant-based milk substitute
• 3,5 ml (3/4 tsp) almond extract
• 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
• 70 g (2/3 cup) sliced almonds
• 225 g (1 2/3 cups) all-purpose flour "La Merveilleuse"
• 10 ml (2 tsp) baking powder
• pinch of salt

PREPARATION

1. In a large bowl, combine the cocoa powder and oil. Add the maple syrup, eggs, milk substitute, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Stir well with a whisk.
2. Finely grind the sliced almonds in a coffee grinder.
3. In a bowl, combine ground almonds, flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Incorporate the dry ingredients into the batter and mix well with a wooden spoon.
5. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
6. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten the cookies with a wet fork. Decorate, as desired, with sliced almonds.
8. Bake using the upper grill, 12 minutes.