Paleo Macadamia Nut Cookies

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Try making these Paleo Macadamia Nut Cookies for your next healthy dessert option! Macadamia nuts contain healthy monounsaturated fats that help lower the risk of heart disease. Coconut butter is packed with fiber, helps boost immunity, and aids in weight loss. Tapioca flour is low in calories and is naturally gluten-free. Maple syrup serves as an excellent alternative to refined sugar and provides plenty of amino acids. Serve these delicious cookies with a cup of coconut or almond milk and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 egg and 1 egg yolk

  • ¼ cup organic coconut sugar

  • ½ cup coconut butter, melted

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ¼ cup maple syrup

  • ½ cup coconut flour

  • ¼ cup tapioca flour

  • 1 tsp sea salt

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ cup macadamia nuts, chopped

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

2) In a large bowl, mix the egg, egg yolk, coconut sugar, coconut butter, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth.

3) In a separate large bowl, combine the coconut flour, tapioca flour, sea salt, and baking soda. Add this mixture to the wet mixture and combine well. Stir in the chopped macadamia nuts.

4) Use a cookie scooper to spoon the dough onto the baking sheet. Use your hands to lightly flatten the cookies (this recipe will yield about 12 cookies).

5) Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before serving and enjoy!