Who doesn’t love a Girl Scout cookie, or ten? I sure as heck do. It’s funny though, I actually have some self-control with them. Maybe it’s because they’re around for a limited time? I don’t want them gone all at once. I can stick them in the freezer and make a box last for an unusually long time. But if my husband finds them, and he usually does, goodbye cookies. So my self-control really doesn’t get me that far I guess
These are not the standard tagalong. I don’t know exactly what’s in the original, but it’s probably all the tasty stuff like lots of sugar, flour, and butter. Plus peanut butter. That’s the best part of the cookie I think. And all those ingredients are fine, occasionally, but I’ve got a healthier option for balance. And if you choose to take down a few, you won’t feel terrible about it. I just like having a ‘healthier’ option for treats.
OK now, these cookies, they are a little time consuming, with the freezing and whatnot, but the assembly is simple. As are the ingredients. And in the end, you have a delicious, relatively healthy treat. One filled with chocolate and peanut butter. Dream team and perfect combination.
We use a base of almond flour which gives it a lighter and nuttier texture and flavor. It’s also sweetened with maple syrup which keeps them refined sugar-free. The filling is peanut butter and a little maple syrup, just to lightly sweeten it up. You bake the almond flour cookie first then allow it to cool. You fill that with the peanut butter filling then freeze those for a little. Then you dip the whole thing, or just the top like I do, in some melted chocolate. Freeze those for a little and you are good to go! I like them slightly melty but frozen or defrosted are just as good.
For these cookies you need:
- almond flour
- maple syrup
- butter or vegan butter
- peanut butter – pick a smooth and no sugar added one *
- chocolate chips – either milk chocolate or dark, your choice
*The ingredients should just be peanuts and maybe salt. Check for this because a lot of peanut butters add oils and sugar
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325.
- Mix the almond flour, vanilla, 1/4 cup of the maple syrup, salt, and butter together. Roll into little disks. The use a spoon or your thumb to push down lightly in the center to create a little space for the peanut butter. You may need to reshape the cookie slightly. Bake for 12 - 15 minutes, until the cookie is lightly browning. You don't want them brown, just a starting to tan.
- While these are cooking, mix the peanut butter with 2 tbsp maple syrup. If you use sweetened peanut butter, you can skip that step. Once the cookies have cooled, spoon about 1/2 tbsp of peanut butter. Get it in the well, but spread it out to the ends too. Freeze for about 10 minutes to harden up.
- While the cookies are in the freezer, melt the chocolate, either in the microwave or double boiler. Once the cookies are ready, dip the tops in and spread the chocolate to cover top entirely. I find this is plenty of chocolate, but if you want the whole thing covered, you can dip the bottom too. I'd suggest freezing again to harden the top, then repeat the process on the bottom. You will need more chocolate too.
- We store these in the fridge. Probably up to 5 days, but they wont last that long. If for some reason they do, stick them in the freezer. Enjoy!
I’m not a huge baker. I prefer to cook savory dishes. I love a good dessert though, but can be just as satisfied with a big slice of banana bread. That said, here are a few of my favorite sweet treats from the blog. Check them out below:
These No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars – These are so creamy, slightly lemony, and have a delicious nutty base. Vegan and refined sugar-free too
Pumpkin Spice Cake with Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting – one of my favorite fall desserts. But you don’t have to wait until the pumpkin season. If you have a can in the pantry, I recommend whipping these up. And the frosting is good on so many desserts. Save that one!
Cashew Butter Blondies – light, fluffy, sweet, and nutty. They are an easy treat to make and guaranteed to make the whole crowd happy.
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