Salted Cashew Caramel Cookies
GF, DF, Refined Sugar-Free, Vegan
About 12 cookies
These Salted Cashew Caramel Cookies are a delightful blend of nutty, sweet, and salty flavours that satisfy any cookie craving while staying gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. With a soft, chewy texture and a rich, creamy cashew caramel topping, these cookies are perfect for anyone looking for a healthier indulgence. The Maldon flakey salt on top provides the perfect finishing touch to balance the sweetness.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
Almond flour: 1 cup (96 g)
Cinnamon: 1/2 tsp (1 g)
Baking powder: 1 tsp (4 g)
Himalayan sea salt: Pinch (0.5 g)
Pure maple syrup: 1/2 cup (120 mL)
Cashew butter: 1/2 cup (120 g)
Gluten-free rolled oats: 1 cup (100 g)
Cashew Caramel Filling
Dates: 1/2 cup (120 g), soaked
Pure maple syrup: 3 tbsp (45 mL)
Full-fat coconut milk: 2-3 tbsp (30-45 mL)
Vanilla extract: 1 tsp (5 mL)
Sea salt: Pinch (0.5 g)
Topping
Maldon flakey salt
Method
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and Himalayan sea salt.
Add maple syrup and cashew butter to the dry ingredients, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
Fold in the gluten-free rolled oats until well incorporated.
Scoop 1-2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place on the lined baking sheet and flatten slightly with your palm or the back of a spoon.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Cool the cookies completely on a wire rack.
Prepare the Caramel Filling
Soak the dates in warm water for 5-10 minutes and then drain.
In a food processor or blender, combine the soaked dates, maple syrup, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Spoon a dollop of the caramel filling onto each cooled cookie.
Top with a pinch of Maldon flakey salt for a sweet-salty finish.
Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze the cookies and enjoy straight from the freezer.
Nutritional Value (per cookie)
Calories: 211 kcal
Protein: 5.1 g
Fat: 10.6 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Fiber: 3.1 g
Sugar: 16.7 g