Almond pulp cookies! Delicious 3 ingredient almond pulp cookies with a caramel thumbprint and all dipped in dark chocolate! My healthy almond pulp cookie recipe is so easy to make and is the best way to use up almond pulp!
If you love making homemade almond milk and are constantly left with tons of almond pulp, make sure to check out my other healthy almond pulp recipes: almond pulp banana bread, fluffy almond pulp pancakes, almond pulp banana muffins.
I love making homemade almond milk and I was about to make my decadent almond pulp brownie balls recipe, but I realized I had not made an almond pulp cookie recipe yet! These almond pulp thumbprint cookies are so delicious and perfect for chocolate lovers!
ALMOND PULP COOKIES INGREDIENTS
My three ingredient almond pulp cookies were taken a step further and filled with delicious healthy date caramel and then dipped in melted dark chocolate!
the almond pulp cookie:
- dry almond pulp (you could also use almond flour if you want!)
- maple syrup (or honey)
- butter (or almond butter)
the date caramel:
- dates
- coconut cream
- vanilla extract
- pink sea salt
the dark chocolate shell:
- dark chocolate
- coconut oil
HOW LONG DOES ALMOND PULP LAST?
After extracting homemade almond milk, your almond pulp will last in the fridge, covered in an air tight container for about 3-4 days. If you do not plan to use up your almond pulp in those days, almond pulp can easily be stored in the freezer.
To store almond pulp in the freezer simply add it to an airtight freezer safe bag or container where it can last up to a year! Once you are ready to use it, thaw it to room temperature and then use a towel to absorb any excess moisture.
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH ALMOND PULP?
There are so many ways to use almond pulp! Almond pulp can be added to smoothies and smoothie bowls for extra fiber and they can also be made into delicious treats like these:
- almond pulp banana bread
- fluffy almond pulp pancakes
- almond pulp crust chocolate cheesecake
- almond pulp reese's balls
- banana almond pulp muffins
- almond pulp brownie balls
HOW TO MAKE ALMOND PULP COOKIES
My healthy almond pulp cookies are so easy to make! Keep in mind that almond pulp needs to be totally dry before adding it to any mix! So use a towel to absorb any moisture before adding it to the mix.
STEP 1: MAKE THE VEGAN ALMOND PULP COOKIE BATTER
In a bowl, mix together your ingredients for your 3 ingredient almond pulp cookies:
- 2 cups very dry almond pulp (or 2 cups of almond flour)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup (or ¼ cup honey, or ¼ cup date syrup)
- ¼ cup room temperature butter (or ¼ cup almond butter)
Mix the cookie ingredients together until completely combined then place in the fridge to chill for about 30 minutes. While the cookie dough chills, preheat your over to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
STEP 2: ROLL ALMOND PULP THUMBPRINT COOKIES AND BAKE
After chilling the almond pulp cookie dough, remove from the fridge and roll into about 24 evenly sized balls. Keep in mind that almond pulp cookie dough can be a bit fragile. The smaller the cookie, the less cracked they will be when you add the thumbprint.
Place cookies on a large parchment paper lined baking sheet, leave about 1 ½ inches between cookies.
After rolling them into balls, press the center of each cookie to form a thumbprint. This is where you will add the date caramel filling. The cookies might crack when you add the thumbprint and that is okay! Just form them into circles again after you added the thumbprints.
Bake for about 15 minutes till golden brown and then cool on the sheet.
STEP 3: CHILL AND MAKE THE DATE CARAMEL
After your baked almond pulp cookies have cooled off, add them to a parchment paper lined plate and place them in the freezer. Freezing your almond pulp cookies helps them to stay in tact when you dip them in the melted chocolate and also helps the chocolate harden fast!
While the cookies are in the freezer make your date caramel which is so easy to make! All you have to do is add these 4 healthy caramel ingredients to a blender:
- ½ cup pitted dates (soaked in hot water for 30 minutes then drained)
- ½ cup coconut cream
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- dash of sea salt
Blend date caramel ingredients until completely smooth.
STEP 4: CHILL AGAIN THEN DIP IN CHOCOLATE
Remove your almond pulp cookies from the freezer. Add a dollop of the date caramel to fill each thumbprint.
Place the caramel filled cookies back in the freezer until the date caramel is hard to the touch.
Once the date caramel is hard, melt ¾ cup dark chocolate chips and 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil in the microwave.
Dip each cookie in the melted chocolate.
Place the dipped cookies back in the freezer to set the chocolate and enjoy!
ALMOND PULP COOKIE VARIATIONS
Here are some easy substitutions in my almond pulp cookies you can use if you don't have one of my ingredients:
- Almond flour for almond pulp
- Honey or date syrup for maple syrup
- Almond or peanut butter for butter
- Jam in place of date caramel
HOW TO STORE ALMOND PULP THUMBPRINT COOKIES
Store your almond pulp cookies in a parchment lined airtight container in the freezer for up to a month!
FAQ'S
Frequently asked questions about my easy almond pulp cookies.
CAN I MAKE ALMOND PULP COOKIES WITH EGG?
Yes! You can use egg in place of half of the butter.
HOW DO I MAKE ALMOND PULP BANANA COOKIES?
You can use 1 mashed ripe banana in place of the maple syrup!
WHAT IS COCONUT CREAM?
Coconut cream is simply the hard portion from full fat coconut milk. Buy any can of full fat coconut milk and use only the hard portion (not the watery part).
HOW DO I MAKE VEGAN ALMOND PULP COOKIES?
For vegan and dairy free almond pulp cookies, simply replace the butter with almond butter. All other ingredients in my almond pulp cookie recipe are already vegan and dairy free.
MORE ALMOND PULP RECIPES:
- almond pulp banana bread
- banana almond pulp muffins
- super fluffy almond pulp pancakes
- almond pulp chocolate cheesecake
- almond pulp reese's balls
- brownie balls with almond pulp
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Almond Pulp Cookies!
Equipment
- baking sheet
Ingredients
for the almond pulp cookies:
- 2 cups dry almond pulp or almond flour
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup butter, at room temperature or almond butter
for the date caramel thumbprint:
- ½ cup pitted dates, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes
- ½ cup coconut cream
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- dash pink sea salt
for the chocolate shell:
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
- 1-2 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
Make the almond pulp cookies:
- In a bowl, mix together your ingredients for your 3 ingredient almond pulp cookies. Mix the cookie ingredients together until completely combined then place in the fridge to chill for about 30 minutes. While the cookie dough chills, preheat your over to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.2 cups dry almond pulp, ¼ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup butter, at room temperature
- After chilling the almond pulp cookie dough, remove from the fridge and roll into about 24 evenly sized balls. **Keep in mind that almond pulp cookie dough can be a bit fragile. The smaller the cookie, the less cracked they will be when you add the thumbprint.**
- Place cookies on a large parchment paper lined baking sheet, leave about 1 ½ inches between cookies.After rolling them into balls, press the center of each cookie to form a thumbprint. Bake for about 15 minutes till golden brown and then cool on the sheet.
Make the date caramel and fill the thumbprints:
- After your baked almond pulp cookies have cooled off, add them to a parchment paper lined plate and place them in the freezer. While the cookies are in the freezer make your date caramel which is so easy to make! Add the 4 ingredients for the caramel into any blender.½ cup pitted dates, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes, ½ cup coconut cream, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, dash pink sea salt
- Blend date caramel ingredients until completely smooth.
- Remove your almond pulp cookies from the freezer. Add a dollop of the date caramel to fill each thumbprint.Place the cookies back in the freezer until the date caramel is hard to the touch.
Dip almond pulp thumbprint cookies in chocolate:
- Once the date caramel is hard, melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave.¾ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks, 1-2 tablespoon coconut oil
- Dip each cookie in the melted chocolate. Place the dipped cookies back in the freezer to set the chocolate and enjoy!
Jane
These are sooo good and I love that they're filled with ingredients that are actually healthy! My husband and kids loved them!
Jackie
These almond pulp cookies are sooo creative! I never thought to use almond pulp in thumbprint cookies! I can't wait to add these to my healthy Christmas cookie tray this year
Amelia
Wow!! I was shocked at how good these were even my picky eater loved them! I love that the caramel is made with dates so healthy and creative!
Cassandra Mitchell Smith
Can you substitute a different nut pulp? I'm allergic to almonds.
Thanks
Rosemary
Yes! Or you can use any kind of nut flour (like hazelnut flour, etc.)
Michelle
I used Two Good vanilla yogurt instead of coconut cream because that is what I had on hand. They turned out great! I love having some fun recipes to use my leftover almond pulp!