Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, coconut flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and sea salt until evenly combined and no cocoa lumps remain.
- In a large bowl, whisk the packed granulated monk fruit sweetener, vanilla bean paste, and room-temperature eggs until the mixture looks slightly thickened and glossy.
- Slowly drizzle in the melted coconut oil while whisking constantly, blending until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until a soft, sticky dough forms and no dry spots remain.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop and roll into balls.
- Place the 4 tablespoons of granulated monk fruit in one shallow bowl and the powdered monk fruit in another shallow bowl.
- Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the chilled dough into 12 equal mounds, then roll each portion between your palms to form smooth balls.
- Roll each dough ball first in the granulated monk fruit to coat, then immediately roll in the powdered monk fruit, covering all sides thoroughly.
- 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 cracked, and the edges look just set while the centers remain soft.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough fully so the cookies hold their shape and develop pronounced crinkles while baking.
- If the dough feels too sticky to roll even after chilling, return it to the refrigerator for an additional 15 to 20 minutes before shaping.
- Do not overbake; the cookies should look slightly soft in the center when you remove them, as they firm up while cooling.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a slightly firmer, fudgier texture.
- If the dough feels too sticky to roll even after chilling, return it to the refrigerator for an additional 15 to 20 minutes before shaping.
- Do not overbake; the cookies should look slightly soft in the center when you remove them, as they firm up while cooling.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a slightly firmer, fudgier texture.
