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These chocolate dipped chestnut cookies are soft, chewy and delicious. A healthy baking twist on a traditional holiday Christmas treat! || Nikki's Plate

Chocolate Dipped Chestnut Cookies

Nikki
These soft and chewy chocolate-dipped chestnut cookies are perfect for the holidays! The perfect seasonal flavor of roasted chestnuts combined with sweet, creamy chocolate will make these holiday cookies a hit!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 45 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz of chestnuts roasted, peeled
  • 1 ½ cup chestnut flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ cup raw and organic cane sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ½ cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoons of vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon of nutmeg
  • 3 egg whites beaten stiff
  • 1 cup vegan chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Drain chestnuts. Chop in food processor until minced. Place in large bowl.
  • Add chestnut flour, milk, egg yolk, vanilla, nutmeg, baking powder, sugar, coconut oil to bowl and mix on low until well combined.
  • Fold in egg whites.
  • Drop teaspoon full on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 11-15 minutes or until slightly golden.
  • Melt chocolate chips in microwave or in a small sauce pan on low heat.
  • Once cookies are completely cooled, dip in the melted chocolate chips and place back on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Cool in freezer for about 30 minutes or until chocolate becomes solid.
  • Serve and enjoy!
Keyword Cookies, Gluten Free, holiday