Walnut & Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies*

These are good.

These are good.

These are good.

I really, really mean it.

Seriously.







INGREDIENTS:

• 2 1/4 C almond flour
• 1.4 c granulated sugar substitute of your choice
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
• 1 lg egg, lightly beaten
• 1/3 c coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp stevia extract or 2 tbsp granulated sugar of choice
• 2/3 c chocolate chips, sugar free or very dark chocolate
• 1/3 c dried cranberries
• 1/3 c chopped walnuts

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Whisk together almond flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and xanthan gum. 
2. In a second bowl , whisk together egg, coconut oil, vanilla and stevia extract until well combined. 
3. Add the almond flour mixture and combine until it forms a dough. 
4. Stir in balance of ingredients.
5. Using a ice cream scoop, place 1" balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten slightly with palm of hand. 
6. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 7-10 minutes. Let cool in pan where they will firm up. Finish cooling on a rack. 

SERVES: 1 1/2 dozen

NOTES: Swap out the cranberries for blue berries or apricots, etc. Change the nuts, and if you wish, change to a different chip, such as mint or peanut butter.

SOURCE: Low Carbing Among Friends (Carolyn Ketchum