Vegan: Mocha Chocolate Chip Cookies
Calling all coffee lovers! These Mocha Chocolate Chip Cookies are irresistibly good, with the flavor of espresso shining through and dark chocolate chunks in every bite. You wouldn’t guess that they’re gluten-free, paleo and vegan.
These Mocha Chocolate Chip Cookies are here to fill the coffee-flavored treat gap. This twist on classic chocolate chip cookies is just as simple to make as any other chocolate chip cookies, but they’ve got a boost of bold flavor!
Just a tablespoon each of two ingredients makes all the difference here! First, a tablespoon of cacao powder added in with the dry ingredients adds just a touch of chocolate flavor to the dough, without making things overwhelmingly rich and chocolatey. The espresso powder gives such a nice subtle coffee flavor. It pairs so perfectly with the cacao flavor and the melty chocolate chunks. It’s super important to let the dough rest in the fridge for a bit before baking them. They’re gooey, chewy, and full of flavor. I hope you’ll give them a try, and enjoy!
Ingredients:
- ½ cup coconut oil solid at room temperature
- ¾ cup coconut sugar
- 1 flax egg 1 tablespoon flax meal whisked with 2.5 tablespoons water, whisk and let set for 5 minutes, can also use a regular egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups (216g) blanched almond flour
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup (3 oz.) chopped dark chocolate
- Flaky sea salt to sprinkle on top optional