Introducing Gluten Free Snickers Cookies! These treats are crafted with simple, wholesome ingredients. Featuring a base of almond flour and almond butter, these cookies are then topped with a healthier caramel and dairy-free melted chocolate, resulting in a delightful blend of flavors – simple, moist, and delicious!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Gluten Free Snickers Cookies are made with easy-to-find pantry staples.
- This recipe comes together in just about 30 minutes, perfect for a quick baking session.
- These cookies offer a delightful nutty, soft, and moist texture.
- Enjoy the goodness of a healthier caramel made from almond butter and maple syrup.
- As written, this recipe is gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free.
- Experience the classic taste of Snickers in delightful cookie form!
Tips And Tricks:
- The cookie dough might be a bit sticky, so consider coating your palm with a little oil when flattening them. This also helps with the spoon when making the indentation.
- Ensure the indentation is deep and wide enough as it’s where the caramel will go after baking.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before adding the caramel mixture.
- You can opt for almond butter caramel, date caramel, or regular caramel, depending on your preference.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I use a different type of flour instead of almond flour? Oat flour is a suitable alternative, though the texture may vary slightly.
- What other type of caramel can I use? Date caramel, which is made from soaked and blended dates, works well. Alternatively, you can use store-bought or homemade caramel.
- Can I make these without an egg? While I haven’t tested it yet, you can try using a chia egg as a binding agent to make these cookies completely vegan.
Gluten Free Snickers Cookies
Ingredients
Cookie:
- 1 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 egg or chia egg 1 tbsp chia seeds mixed with 3 tbsp water, let sit for 10 minutes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
“Caramel”:
- 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings:
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts chopped
- 1/2 cup non-dairy chocolate chips
- 1/2 tbsp coconut oil for melting chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Add almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a thick dough forms.
- Use a double cookie scoop to form dough balls. Flatten slightly with your palm.
- Make an indent in the center of each cookie with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then let cookies cool completely.
- Prepare the healthier caramel by mixing almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Spread onto cooled cookies.
- Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts on each cookie and drizzle with melted chocolate.
- Allow the chocolate to firm up before serving and enjoy!
Notes
- If the dough is sticky, coat your palm with a little oil for easier handling.
- Ensure the indentation in the cookies is deep enough for the caramel.
- Let the cookies cool completely before adding the caramel.
- You can melt the chocolate in the microwave with a touch of oil in 30-second increments.