Javamelts Buckeye Brownie Crumble Cookies

Calling All Brownie, Chocolate and Peanut Butter Lovers!

Gluten Free - Vegan - Dairy Free Option

::Cookies::

• 1 stick DF butter, softened (I used @countrycrock 
• 1/2 cup of coconut sugar 
• 1/4 cup @javamelts mocha sugar 
• 1 egg or flax or chia egg
• 2 tsp vanilla extract 
• 1 cup GF 1:1 flour (I used @kingarthurbaking 
• 1/4 cup chocolate protein (I used @kos 
• 1/2 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder 
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt

::Peanut butter topping::

• 1 cup peanut powder (I used @kos 
• 1/4 cup vanilla powdered sugar (1 cup @javamelts vanilla flavored sugar+1 tbsp cornstarch blended until powdery) 
• 1/4 cup water 

 ::Chocolate topping::

• 1/2 cup DF mini chocolate chips (I used @enjoylifefoods 
• 1 tbsp butter 

 * Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchement paper

* Cream butter, coconut sugar, and Java Melts Mocha sugar in a stand mixer, mix until creamy, scraping downs sides as needed

* Add egg and vanilla extract, mix until combined. 

* Add flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, baking soda, and salt, mix until dough forms 

* Scoop out 10 balls with a large cookie scooper and place on baking sheet leaving about 1-2 inches between each one

* Gently press down on cookies to about 1 inch in thickness, bake for 10 minutes

* Let cookies cool on the baking sheet 10 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack

 * Mix peanut powder, powdered vanilla sugar, and water in a bowl until a paste forms 

* Melt chocolate and butter in microwave in 15-25 sec intervals until completely melted, but not extremely hot and runny

 * Using a mini scoop, scoop peanut butter onto a cookie and smooth out slightly with a spoon

* Spoon a dollop of melted chocolate onto cookie and smooth out slightly

* Let topping cool 15-20 minutes and enjoy! 

Recipe and photo credit:  Dani @diredelites