Ingredients
Method
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, coconut flour, baking powder, sea salt, and xanthan gum until well combined and free of lumps.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, vanilla bean paste, and 3/4 cup granulated monk fruit sweetener until the mixture looks slightly thickened and lighter in color.
- Slowly whisk the melted, cooled coconut oil into the egg mixture until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir with a spatula until a thick, soft dough forms and no dry spots remain.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours, until firm enough to roll into balls without sticking excessively.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place 4 tablespoons granulated monk fruit sweetener in a shallow bowl and 3/4 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener in a separate shallow bowl.
- Scoop the chilled dough into portions of about 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons each and roll between your palms to form smooth balls.
- Roll each dough ball first in the granulated monk fruit sweetener to coat lightly, then roll generously in the powdered monk fruit sweetener to create a thick white coating.
- Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 9 minutes, until the cookies are puffed, the tops are matte and starting to crack, and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on the pan to set and develop their crinkled tops before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough fully so the cookies hold their shape and develop pronounced crinkles.
- If the dough softens while rolling, return it to the refrigerator for 10 minutes before continuing.
- If the dough softens while rolling, return it to the refrigerator for 10 minutes before continuing.
