Chocolate Sunbutter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seed butter
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or light brown sugar)
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate chips (or 4-6oz of gfdf chocolate, chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking...: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium mixing bowl, mix sunflower seed...: In a medium mixing bowl, mix sunflower seed butter, coconut sugar, and egg.

3. 3

   Add cocoa powder, and baking soda, and mix...: Add cocoa powder, and baking soda, and mix until incorporated. Depending on how thick your sunflower seed butter is, you may need to work it with your hands.

4. 4

   Work in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate...: Work in the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate until evenly incorporated.

5. 5

   Form 18-24 small cookie dough balls and place...: Form 18-24 small cookie dough balls and place them 12 at a time onto your cookie sheet, 2-inches apart.

6. 6

   Press down lightly on each cookie to form...: Press down lightly on each cookie to form a circle.

7. 7

   Bake from 8 to 10 minutes, or until...: Bake from 8 to 10 minutes, or until set. If you like them softer, aim for 7-8 minutes.

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   Remove from the oven and gently slide the...: Remove from the oven and gently slide the parchment paper onto the counter.

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   Line your baking sheet with new parchment paper...: Line your baking sheet with new parchment paper and bake the last 12 cookies.

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    Let cool completely before removing from the parchment...: Let cool completely before removing from the parchment paper.

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    Store in an airtight container at room temperature...: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.