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How To Make Cacao Fudge Cookies

Take one look at the photo above and get ready to crave cacao fudge cookies. Donna Hay, Australia's go-to home cook, has a new collection of recipes out that will inspire you to eat more healthfully while sacrificing nothing in terms of flavor and aesthetics. Whether you're making yourself a casual lunch or masterminding an upscale dinner party, this is one book that will help ensure that everyone is nourished, satisfied and eager to know where you got the recipe. We're glad to put this delicious dessert on your radar.

Reprinted with permission from Life in Balance

How To Make Cacao Fudge Cookies
No Ratings
Prep Time
20
minutes
Cook Time
12
minutes
Servings
24
cookies
cookies (1)
Total time: 32 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup raw cacao powder
  • 1 cup wholemeal spelt flour
  • 1/2 cup buckwheat flour
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup raw cacao chocolate or dark chocolate
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 320°F.
  2. Place the sugar, butter, maple syrup and vanilla in a bowl and mix to combine.
  3. Add the cacao, both the flours, the egg and chopped chocolate and mix to combine.
  4. Roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls, flatten slightly and place on baking trays lined with nonstick baking paper.
  5. Bake for 12 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool on trays. Drizzle cooled cookies with the extra melted chocolate to serve. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.