Gluten Free Chocolate Sandwich Cookies (Paleo)
Gluten Free Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are soft, chewy, chocolate cookies with a layer of vanilla frosting sandwiched between them. These are made free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar and are super simple! Spice them up with a little peppermint extract for a fun holiday twist!
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup cacao powder
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, ghee, or vegan butter melted
- 1 egg room temp
- good pinch sea salt
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Frosting
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar *Monk fruit or regular
- 1/3 cup 1/3 cup vegan or regular cream cheese
- 1/3 cup vegan butter or regular butter
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients, whisking them together. Then mix in the remaining ingredients until dough forms.
- Allow the batter to rest at room temperature for an hour.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350F. Roll the dough into 1 tbsp or so balls & place them on a lined baking sheet. I like to very so lightly press them down a tad. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are firm to touch. Let cool completely (they firm a little as they cool).
Cream filling
- In a food processor or a large with with an electric mixer, cream together the butter and cream cheese. Then add in the vanilla, beating until everything is smooth. Then beat in the powdered sugar until fully combined. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes before sandwiching the cookies.