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Applesauce Cookies

These applesauce cookies are easy to make, deliciously chocolatey, and perfect for a quick treat or snack, utilizing simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted Can be substituted with any neutral-flavored oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup almond flour Can substitute with coconut flour, adjust liquid if necessary
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until fully incorporated. If desired, fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips.
  5. Using a spoon, drop heaping spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies look slightly glossy on top.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies freeze well; wrap them individually and store in a freezer bag for up to three months. To reheat, let them sit at room temperature or warm them in the microwave briefly.