Vegan Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Coconut oil (melted)
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 2 cups multigrain flour
• 3/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1/4 cup Elements Truffles Ashwagandha Drinking Chocolate Mix
• 1/2 tsp Baking powder
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (I used pecans
• 2 tbsp Elements Truffles Cardamom Coco Fuel

Instructions:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies bake evenly and at the right temperature. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner to prevent the cookies from sticking.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients: melted coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Stir them together until well mixed.

3. Incorporate Sugar: Add the coconut sugar to the wet ingredients and whip the mixture until the sugar is nicely blended and starts to dissolve. You'll notice the mixture turning into a thick brown liquid as the sugar incorporates.

4. Add Dry Ingredients: Now it's time to add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Add the multigrain flour, baking powder, baking soda, Elements Truffles Ashwagandha Drinking Chocolate Mix, and a pinch of salt. Mix everything well until you get a uniform dough.

5. Check Dough Consistency: The cookie dough should be slightly dry but soft to the touch. If it feels too dry, you can add a splash more almond milk to moisten it slightly.

6. Incorporate Nuts and Coco Fuel: Stir in the chopped nuts and Elements Truffles Cardamom Coco Fuel until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. This adds extra flavor and texture to your cookies.

7. Shape Dough Balls: Use a small scoop to portion out the dough and roll it into balls. Flatten each ball slightly in the palm of your hand and place them on the prepared cookie sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.

8. Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 8-9 minutes. Keep an eye on them as they bake, as these cookies won't spread much or rise like traditional cookies. You want to remove them from the oven when they are just set and slightly firm around the edges.

9. Cool and Enjoy: Once baked, let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, indulge in these delicious Vegan Chocolate Cookies and savor every bite of their rich, chocolatey goodness!

Equipment Needed:

• Oven: You'll need an oven to bake the cookies.
• Mixing Bowls: Get a few mixing bowls for combining ingredients.
• Measuring Cups and Spoons: Use these to measure ingredients like oil, milk, and sugar.
• Baking Sheet: You'll need this to bake the cookies. Line it with parchment paper or a silicone liner to prevent sticking.
• Wire Rack: After baking, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool. This helps them cool evenly and stay crispy.

Storage Suggestions:

• Airtight Container: After they cool down, put the cookies in a sealed container. This keeps them fresh and stops them from going stale.

• Room Temperature: If you'll eat them in a few days, it's okay to keep them at room temperature. Just seal the container tightly.

• Refrigerator: To keep them longer, store the cookies in the fridge. Use a sealed container or a zip-top bag to prevent them from smelling like other foods.

• Freezer: Want to save them for later? Freeze the cookies! Let them cool first, then put them in a container or bag in the freezer. Use parchment paper between layers to stop them from sticking. They'll stay good for about three months.