Delightful Dukan Cookies
No matter the season, there are always moments when a sweet treat is calling your name. Whether it’s hosting a cozy weekend brunch or a simple night in with family, sometimes the answer is a batch of flavorful, home-baked cookies.
These Dukan Cookies were inspired by my kitchen explorations of Mediterranean-style recipes. Blending ricotta cheese, almond flour and cinnamon, these delicious cookies add a flavor-bursting delight to any occasion. Filled with a slightly sweet filling, they are sure to be a hit with your family, friends, and even yourself!
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
- 2/3 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup soft vegan butter
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, mix together ground flaxseeds, ricotta cheese, vegan butter, and light brown sugar until fully combined.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet and mix until fully incorporated.
- Stir in vanilla extract and chocolate chips.
- Grease two baking sheets and roll dough into 1-inch balls, slightly flattening them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- While cookies are cooling, make the filling. In a small saucepan, melt together the remaining chocolate chips, coconut oil, light brown sugar, and salt over low heat.
- Once fully melted and smooth, spread the filling onto the bottom of each cooled cookie and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Enjoy!
The Filling
Instructions
These Dukan Cookies have a unique combination of crunchy, nutty almond flour and creamy, tangy ricotta cheese that is sure to satisfy the sweet tooth. While reminiscent of European recipes, this tasty twist on traditional cookies offers something unexpected…which is always a bonus! Plus, they are gluten-free, sugar-free and dairy-free, so they can be enjoyed by everyone.
Fancy trying something new? Let these Dukan Cookies take your taste buds on a sweet and chewy adventure. Dig in and enjoy!
