These yummy and crunchy Cranberry Pistachio Paleo Chocolate Cookies are a delicious and decadent addition to your holiday dessert table!
I made these Cranberry Pistachio Paleo Chocolate Cookies on a whim to send out as holiday gifts to my friends and family, and thank goodness I did. I took one bite of these cookies and they are so delicious and amazing, and has the perfect amount of crunch from the pistachios. I probably would’ve have finished the whole thing in one sitting if I didn’t have to pack them up and ship them out.
Cranberry Pistachio Paleo Chocolate Cookies Recipe
I honestly didn’t give these cookies much thought when I first started making them and wasn’t even planning to share them with you. I just saw that I had pistachios and dried cranberries in my pantry and decided that they would go great together in cookie form. So I tested out a batch and I couldn’t believe how yummy they turned out, so I made 2 more batches to share them for the holidays (and the recipe with you!).
Sea Salt Makes Sweets Better!
I love adding flaky sea salt to dessert recipes. The flavor and the texture they give are just the best, and I highly recommend you sprinkle some on these cookies to really let the tastes of cranberries and pistachios shine. It also gives such a festive, holiday look, and they remind me of light snowfall.
If you looking for gluten and grain free cookies that are a bit more special and fun than your regular old sugar cookies or chocolate chip cookies, you’ll love these Cranberry Pistachio Paleo Chocolate Cookies.
Cranberry Pistachio Paleo Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1 tbsp coconut flour
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted and cooled
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raw pistachios
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Flakey sea salt, for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together almond flour, coconut flour, cacao powder, coconut sugar, baking soda and sea salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredient into dry ingredient, and stir together until well mixed.
- Fold in pistachios and cranberries.
- Scoop with a large rounded tablespoon to drop dough onto the lined baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes, until golden brown.
- If using, top each cookie with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Cool completely (at least 15 minutes) before removing from parchment paper.
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Yum! Love pistachios and cranberries in cookies! Do you think you could leave out the cocoa powder in these?
I wouldn’t, as it would change the texture of the cookies. I suggest substituting with more flour if you want to leave it out.