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
