Healthy Pistachio Cookies Almond (Printable Format)

Nutty pistachio almond cookies with maple syrup and coconut oil. Irresistibly healthy, simple, and gluten-free.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Nuts and Flour

01 - 1 cup raw shelled pistachios, plus extra for garnish
02 - 1 cup almond flour

→ Sweeteners and Oils

03 - 1/4 cup maple syrup
04 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil

→ Extracts and Leavening

05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
08 - Pinch sea salt

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Place raw pistachios in a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground to a sand-like texture.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pistachios, almond flour, baking soda, and sea salt.
04 - Add maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the dry mixture and stir until a cohesive dough forms.
05 - Roll dough into 1-tablespoon portions and arrange on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each ball.
06 - Gently press each dough ball with the back of a spoon or your palm and top with whole or chopped pistachios if desired.
07 - Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For extra crunch, reserve some larger pistachio pieces to press into the cookies before baking.

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