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Salted Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

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Delight in these Salted Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies, a vegan and gluten-free treat. These cookies blend dark chocolate, walnuts, and sea salt for a perfect sweet-savory balance, offering a healthier alternative without sacrificing flavor.
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As we enter the heart of the holiday season often filled with potlucks, friend gatherings, and festive cheer; I want to share with you a recipe that’s sure to be the star of any event – my Salted Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies.

My take on Salted Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies are vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, and refined sugar-free! Meaning just about everyone can induldge!

Imagine walking into a holiday potluck or a fun gathering with friends, armed with a batch of these heavenly cookies. They’re the perfect contribution, offering a sweet treat that’s inclusive for various dietary needs and preferences. Whether you’re catering to friends with specific dietary preferences or just want to offer a healthier alternative to traditional holiday sweets, these cookies are the ones. 

Your Ingredient list for these delicious Salted Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

  • cashew butter
  • vanilla extract
  • maple syrup
  • coconut sugar
  • super fine almond flour
  • arrowroot powder
  • baking soda
  • flaky sea salt
  • vegan dark chocolate chips
  • walnuts

Making these cookies nut-free

If you’re making these for folks with nut allergies, omit the walnuts, swap the cashew butter for tahini and the almond flour for an gluten free all purpose flour. 

Baking is always best enjoyed with time to spare but if you’re in a pinch for time NO problem because these cookies are prepared and baked in under 30 minutes!!

They taste like luxury yet can come together in a pinch. Baking the indulgent taste of dark chocolate with the earthy crunch of walnuts, all balanced with a sprinkle of sea salt for that perfect sweet-savory combination. They’re not only delicious, they also offer a moment for people to truly appreciate that health-conscious baking can be incredibly scrumptious. 

They’re perfect for a cozy evening at home, a thoughtful homemade gift, or just a treat to brighten up your day. Remember, healthy eating doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to desserts. With recipes like this, you can have the best of both worlds. So preheat those ovens and get ready to bake your way to cookie bliss!

Jackie Akerberg

Author of the Clean Vegan Cookbook, Food Blogger and Recipe Developer from Des Moines, Iowa. 

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Salted Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

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Indulge in the guilt-free delight of a salted chocolate chip walnut cookie that caters to various dietary preferences. This vegan, grain-free, gluten-free, oil-free, and refined sugar-free treat combines the rich flavors of dark chocolate, crunchy walnuts, and a sprinkle of sea salt to create a harmonious blend of sweet and savory. Crafted with plant-based ingredients, these cookies redefine wholesome indulgence, offering a satisfyingly chewy texture without compromising on taste. Whether you follow a specific diet or simply appreciate a healthier alternative, these cookies promise a delightful experience for the conscious cookie enthusiast.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 32 cookies
Course: baked goods, Cookies, Dessert

Equipment

  • oven, mixer

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup cashew butter
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • 1¼ cup super fine almond flour
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt, plus more for sprinkling
  • ½ cup vegan dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup walnuts, chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line two large metal baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Add the cashew butter, vanilla, maple syrup and coconut sugar to a bowl and use a hand mixer to combine for 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in the flour, arrowroot powder, baking soda and salt. Mix just until incorporated.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Use a 1.5 tbsp cookie scoop to transfer cookie dough to the baking sheets, spacing 2” apart. Sprinkle with extra sea salt and bake for 8-9 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before enjoying.

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.

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4 Responses

  1. 5 stars
    These are a huge hit with adults and kids alike; at the holidays and at kids’ birthday parties. So yummy!

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  2. 5 stars
    The salted chocolate chip walnut cookies are soooo good! My mixer is broken but I was fine mixing them by hand. My husband said they were awesome and he’s not even vegan. Another one I’ll be adding to the rotation!

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5 from 2 votes

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